The islands of Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is the quintessential expression of the modern, futuristic and chaotic aspects of…
The Island of Sado
If the islands that make up the Japanese Archipelago are arranged in order of area, we shall list up, in order…
Biking around Lake Tazawa
In the Tohoku region, north-east of Japan, there are several lakes of volcanic origin, and the deepest of them…
Kamakura
In this article we will talk in depth about Kamakura, one of the most popular day trips from Tokyo among touri…
Underwater experience in Hirizo
In Japan, as you may know, you can find heavenly beaches and breathtaking underwater reeves, especially if vis…
Todoroki gravine (等々力渓谷)
Look first at the photos of this post without dwelling on the place. We are in the Todoroki valley, and at fir…
Muroran – 室蘭
In Hokkaido you can come across a rather unique city: a peninsula with breathtaking views, a somewhat melancho…
Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondō – 達谷窟毘沙門堂
Back to Hiraizumi A few kilometers from Hiraizumi, already defined by us as Tohoku’s Nara, there is anot…
Kitakami Cherry blossoms Festival
During the spring, Japan gets shaded in white and pink, with the bloom of thousands of cherry trees. Of course…