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Inside Tips on Enjoying Japan
Japan Ghost Stories Ghosts and spirits hold a place in the folklore of many cultures around the world. In the western world, Halloween, observed on October 31, is a time for scary, spooky tales, while Latin America celebrates the deceased Continue Reading
Tsuyu, the rainy season in Japan, is arguably one of its lesser liked features. From late May to the end of July, people across Japan are treated to all manner of wet, from occasional sprinkles to intensive downpours. Add in Continue Reading
Making Art and Much More at ArtBar Tokyo Imagine sitting with a paint brush in hand, a palette full of colors in the other, sitting in front of a blank canvass. Sounds a bit intimidating, perhaps? Well, at ArtBar Tokyo, Continue Reading
Daiyuzan Saijo-ji Daiyuzan Saijo-ji is a breathtaking Buddhist temple that was built more than 615 years ago. Although it is still frequented by devout worshipers from all across Japan, it remains one of the less talked about magnificent places in Continue Reading
Beach Muffin in Zushi Zushi, along the Shonan coast, is a well-known beach town noted for its relaxed, laid back, slow-paced lifestyle. And there’s no better to place to experience its charm then at Beach Muffin, a small bakery/cafe and Continue Reading
Soleil Provence: Fujisawa Beach Cleaning Project When Michel and Alana Bonzi, the owner-operators of the Soleil Provence French language school in Kugenuma near Fujisawa bought their house in 2008, they knew they’d become an integral part of their local community. Continue Reading
Nagano Prefecture has it all Nagano Prefecture is famous for its winter skiing and summer hiking but with its fair share of historic castles, shrines and temples, and most of all its stunning natural scenery and the hospitality of its Continue Reading
A short trip to Kusatsu Onsen You may be on a business trip in Tokyo, with jet lag and many meetings weighting heavily on your shoulders and mind. You do have one day and a half though to discover something Continue Reading
Women Leaders, Awa-Odori Spunk and Much Laughter in Tokushima This place was the Awa Han (Awa Clan), across the mountains from Kochi, where Ryoma Sakamoto began his effort to forge a new future for Japan. I spotted the dancers as Continue Reading
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is one of the best examples of “omotenashi,” or Japanese hospitality. It’s a beautiful demonstration of welcoming and a truly signature Japanese experience. At Ginza Chazen, visitors can learn all about the traditional tea ceremony Continue Reading