Japan
Koyasan – Sacred center of Shingon buddhism
September 2009 – The village of Koya at Mount Koya (koyasan) is best known as the center of the Shingon Buddhism. At a plateau at…
Japan tourist spots
Many people know Japan as being a fascinating country with cutting edge technology and wonderful architecture where country’s traditions are still being maintained. Like most…
Shikoku island where nostalgia meets simplicity
Shikoku island Shikoku in Japan is famous for its 88 historic temples. The 88-temple route extends 1200km and is known by many pilgrims. Nowadays, you…
Oboke and Iya Valley
Oboke Oboke (Miyoshi city, Tokushima prefecture) is a village at the banks of the Yoshino river. The area is know by rafters and tourboat operators.…
Uchiko town – Why don’t you drop by
Uchiko Lovers of authentic Japanese streets and houses should certainly drop by Uchiko town. Uchiko (Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku) is a small village where one of…
Ritsurin Koen – Gem of Takamatsu
Ritsurin Koen Ritsurin Koen (栗林公園) is often suggested that it deserves a spot on the list of the “three most beautiful gardens of Japan”. Ritsurin…
Kurokawaso – Be treated as a royal guest
Kurokawaso May 2015 – This afternoon around 16 o’clock we finally arrived at the village of Kurokawaso. It was a rainy day. Kurokawaso is a…
Peeing Boy Statue
Manneke Pis In Europe the statue of the Peeing Boy at the market place in the city center of Brussels, Belgium is a famous statue.…
Kazurabashi in Iya Valley
Vine bridges (Kazurabashi) Once, long time ago, the Iya Valley had 13 suspension bridges which were build out of vines (Kazurabashi). These bridges were important…
Nagoro – Village of the Dolls
Eleven years ago, Tsukimi Ayano (now 65+) returned to her home in Nagoro to take care of her father. However faced with this exodus from…
Planning your train trips for Japan
As in most Asian countries planning your train trips for japan is important too. Of course you can walk up to the ticketing desk of…
Themed restaurants in Tokyo
Themed Restaurants are one of the highlights in Tokyo. Not only do you get to enjoy delectable Japanese cuisines, you will be in for an…
Goshuinchou: your personal souvenir of Japan
The best personalized souvenir you can buy in Japan is the Goshuinchou book. This book you use to collect the unique stamps of each temple…
Cherry Blossom Forecast Japan 2016
According to the Japan Weather Association, the cherry blossoms are expected to open at a relatively average pace in 2016 except in Kyushu where they…