Three tattoo-friendly Ryokan to elevate your Kanazawa trip.
If staying in a ryokan and relaxing in an onsen after discovering Kanazawa sounds like something you'd like to do, you're in for a treat! I bring you three Japanese Ryokan with healing thermal waters: Matsusaki, Ryoutei Manyou and Tagawan Ryusenkaku.
DISCOVER Asakusa, Ginza and Shibuya in one day with Toei Transportation!!
Come with me on a day adventure in Tokyo’s unmissable spots through historical Asakusa, stylish Ginza and vibrant Shibuya. I recently re-discovered these three must-see areas in just one day thanks to Toei Subway and Bus Lines. This handy itinerary covers three of my favorite neighborhoods in one day – complete with sightseeing spots, restaurants, cafes and shopping recommendations. Are…
Four unique experiences you can have ONLY IN OITA
What do Japanese artsists, demon possesions and korean princesses have in common? Oita prefecture! Situated in Japan’s Kyūshū island, Oita prefecture is famous for its hot springs (onsen) , but there is so much more than meets the eye in this often overlooked area. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of Oita thanks to Tourism Oita. For…
The Demon Possession Japanese Festival: Shujo-Onie.
In most parts of Japan, 鬼 (Oni- demons) are not venerated. It’s no surprise, however, keeping in mind how these supernatural creatures are often depicted mischievous at best, pure evil at worse. In Kunisaki peninsula however, a unique festival celebrates demons as if they were gods. This rare matsuri has a very interesting historical background and it’s unlike any other…
The Edo Playground Syndrome
Before we dive into the topic, a little bit of context: In the year 2010, the Japan Tourism Agency set a new goal: they wanted 30 million of visitors from the year 2014 onwards. In that year “only” 8.6 million people visited Japan. 2012 rolled in and flights started to get cheaper. Almost suddenly, coming to Japan ceased being a luxury and became…
