Traditions

World heritage silver mine, onsen and hidden forest in Oda

Oda Shimane

Sasebo’s long tradition of Japanese burgers in Kyushu

Sasebo

Ainu legends and Marimo algae on the shores of lake Akan

Akanko - Hokkaido

Hundreds of Japanese spots unknown by foreigners

[View#3] Iwakuni, one bridge, five arches and white snakes

Iwakuni - Yamaguchi

[Heisei#2] Tropical matsuri enlivens Taketomi island for the day

Almost at the dead end of tropical Japan, less than 130 miles from Taiwan, the ancient tracks of Taketomi island are nearly deserted on that November morning. In the middle of the week, the lively shops and the tiny tourist office did not open as they usually do. More than that, almost no one is to […]