The name of Suruga Ward in Shizuoka City, which I’m introducing today, comes from its location facing Suruga Bay. The origin becomes evident when Suruga (駿河) is written in Kanji. In this context, the rivers created by melting Mount Fuji snow flowed into the sea like […]
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Located in the Tohoku region of Honshu, Yamagata Prefecture is full of delicious foods and rich culture that are sure to satisfy both the palette and the curiosity of any traveling foodie. Hiyashi Ramen（冷やしラーメン） One beloved dish from the Yamagata region is hiyashi ramen, known in […]
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Located in the northeast part of the Tohoku region of Honshu we find Iwate, Japan’s second largest prefecture. Famous for boosting beautiful nature, both the gorgeous mountain landscape and scenic seaside, Iwate invites many visitors to enjoy the prefecture’s natural resources. Although the beauty of the […]
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Whilst Niigata, located in the more mountainous and cold central west of Honshu island, may be most well known abroad for its skiing as well as the delights offered in the winter by the snow-capped mountains and onsen, it is also a trove of delicious cuisine. […]
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Trying to get a short getaway from Tokyo? Gunma Prefecture is just the perfect place for you. It’s a two-hour ride from Tokyo. While being famous for its quantity of snowy attractions (snowy mountains, a variety of Ski resorts, and perfectly located Onsens), Gunma is also […]
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Today we are happy to interview Quinlan, who created a Youtube channel called ‘Go North Japan’ to document his travels and give insights and recommendations to other travelers who are interested in visiting Japan. He has a passion for exploring, hiking, and sharing his experiences of […]
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Nagoya is home to plenty of great food and interesting sights and we already wrote a dedicated article about it! There is a lot to taste and today we’re going to bring you with us on a trip to discover some of the tasty things to […]
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Shimane is located in the western part of Honshu, Japan’s main island. This region has a very long and rich history that started thousands of years ago. During the Jomon period (-13 000 to 400 before JC), the region was inhabited by hunter-gatherers and was also […]
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If you read our blog regularly, you know that we love Nagoya! Even if this is not a destination that first comes to mind when planning your trip to Japan, you should definitely think about it twice. And I am not saying that because the Ghibli […]
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Origin and History of Rice Paddy Art Rice paddy art is a form of agricultural art that is created by planting different coloured rice seedlings in a rice field to create a specific image or pattern. The art form originated in Japan, where it is known […]
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