Japan – Winter illuminations

Japan – Winter illuminations

JAPAN Winter illuminations   In Japan, Christmas is known as more of a time to spread happiness rather than a religious celebration. Christmas may be a cultural import, but it has become a major festival in Japan, where it has developed its own local...
Japan’s Ancient pilgrimage Route

Japan’s Ancient pilgrimage Route

JAPAN Ancient Pilgrimage Route   Once a sacred pilgrimage trail reserved for emperors and samurai, the Kumano Kodo is a beautiful hiking route that should be on every adventurers’ bucket list. For over 1000 years, people from all levels of society,...
Japan – Camping with Glamour

Japan – Camping with Glamour

JAPAN Camping with Glamour   If you’re looking to experience Japan in a way that most tourists haven’t – camping is the way to go! Becoming one with nature in a country far more famous for its cities will give you an insight into another side of the...
Japan – Season of Sakura

Japan – Season of Sakura

JAPAN Season of Sakura   As springtime begins, Japan waits with bated breath for the first flushes of the pink blossom of Sakura. Every year is different when it comes to the blossoming of the Sakura. Generally it starts blooming in mid to late March in Tokyo and...
Japan – Sweet Fruits

Japan – Sweet Fruits

JAPAN Sweet Treats   There are currently around 300 varieties of strawberries in Japan and the country is said to have the highest consumption ratio of strawberries in the world. So what makes them so good? Japanese strawberries are renowned throughout the world...
Japan’s Winter Illuminations

Japan’s Winter Illuminations

JAPAN Winter Illuminations   For several months during the winter, magical light tunnels, animated light shows and millions of LED lights immerse Nabana no Sato into an endless sea of twinkling lights. Nabana no Sato is a theme park dedicated to flowers, greenery...