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Category: Travel
Odawara – The Great Castle a stone’s throw from Tokyo
You don’t have to venture far from Tokyo to find passages of epic history, jaw-dropping nature, and unparalleled seafood! Odawara often goes unnoticed among visitors to Japan, but it is the gateway to a world of history and nature without comparison just a few steps from Tokyo. Cultural tourism, in search of castles and ancient… Read more
Marunouchi and Tokyo Station
The red-brick fronted building of the beautifully restored Tokyo Marunouchi Station is one of the most impressive pieces of architecture in the city, setting itself apart from the surrounding skyscrapers made of glass and steel. In it you will find one of the most important mass transportation hubs in the city, connecting the country with… Read more
The Izu Islands in Japan
The Izu Islands are a volcanic group of islands that stretch from the south to the east of the Izu Peninsula on the main island of Honshū, Japan. Miyakejima Island is on top of an active volcanic chain that has erupted 6 times in the last century. However, the danger lies not only in volcanic… Read more
Temizu / Chozu – Hand Washing Etiquette
This photo is of a hand washing fountain in Japan, these fountains are used to perform Temizu. When you visit a shrine in Japan you must wash your hands and mouth with water from the purifying spring before entering. Water has the function of washing us from physical and spiritual impurities. You can see where… Read more
Ayano Tsukimi and her Valley of the Dolls
Ayano Tsukimi lives in Nagoro , a village in eastern Iya on Shikoku , one of Japan’s four main islands. This is a town that with each passing day runs out of inhabitants. For those who die or move away, Ayano Tsukimi makes life-size dolls out of straw and old clothes in the likenesses of… Read more
How to Attend an Onsen in Japan
Going to an Onsen in Japan can seem like a very complicated experience: the language, the manners, the cultural differences… But fear not! Everyone goes to the onsen to relax and have a good time, so the atmosphere is very calm and surely other people will seek to help them. Anyway, it is a good… Read more
Onsen 温泉 – A Relaxing Experience
Onsen or hot spring baths are a type of bathing and relaxation facility in Japan. The water comes from natural sources heated geothermally, which is often attributed healing characteristics due to its mineral content. (You can watch the video of this post or continue reading below) Originally, they were outside, although it is common to… Read more
Himeji-jō – The castle The white heron
Imposing in the center of the city of Himeji, is the Himeji Castle. A 6-story high castle that has become an icon of Japan, being one of the finest examples of fortifications in the world. Not to mention that it is one of the most visited castles in Japan! From a distance, the elegant roof… Read more
Tokyo Tower (東京タワー )
Hello everyone! Today we would like to talk about the Tokyo Tower (東京タワー Tōkyō tawā) the second tallest man-made structure in Japan since the new Skytree Tower has become the tallest in Japan since April 2010. With 333 meters high and 4,000 tons It is situated in Shiba Park in the Minato district. This tower… Read more
Top 10 Classical Treasures of JAPAN / World Heritage
This is our Top 10 Classic Treasures and Wonderful Places of Japan! Temples, Sanctuaries and Places with a lot of history, many of them World Heritage Sites! (You can watch the video or continue reading below) Virtually all of these are constructions, they are buildings made by human beings, not natural, which allude to the… Read more