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Postcard from Japan: Best daytrips around Tohoku, Japanese savoir-vivre and self-employment in Japan, with Quinlan Faris

April 14, 2021

Ewelina Turek

Quinlan came to Japan from the US 20 years ago and he's a real one-man band. He's been self-employed for 19 years, he works as a translator, guide, actor, runs the 'GoNorth Japan' YouTube channel and he also runs a small Airbnb in Tohoku's Morioka! We talked to Quinlan about his favourite places to see cherry blossoms, who inspired him to start a YouTube channel (you'll be surprised) and asked him for some recomendations for first-time visitors!

Tsuchiyu Onsen: Tradition meets the future

March 23, 2021

Ewelina Turek

Tsuchiyu Onsen is a quaint hot spring town located in Tohoku’s Fukushima Prefecture. After 2011 Tsuchiyu experienced a drop in visitors and the locals had to do something to change the fate of their beloved town. They decided to take a step into the future and do something other hot spring towns were afraid to do: they established a geothermal energy plant! Read more about this traditional hot spring and its journey to renewable energy.

Oscar-worthy Sights: 'Departures' film locations

March 22, 2021

Ewelina Turek

While travel is confined to our armchairs and the silver screen, we have taken on a mission to introduce you to our favourite locations from the internationally acclaimed movie 'Departures'! If you need a refresher or haven't had a chance to become a fan, we have your back with a special BFI Player deal in stock! Read on to find out more.

Saitama: 4 of the coolest new reasons to visit Japan's 'uncoolest' place

Feb. 5, 2021

Ewelina Turek

Saitama is a prefecture just next to Tokyo famous for its tongue-in-cheek nickname 'Dasai-tama', a wordplay on the prefecture’s name and the Japanese word ‘dasai’ meaning uncool. But never underestimate an underdog! Saitama is rising up the ranks with many note-worthy openings and places you can't miss. Now that a new sait-amazing era is about to begin, take a dive into the area's top picks: Moomins, art exhibitions, theme parks - you name it! All of the places can be visited either on a fun daytrip to escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo or as an overnight stay to fully immerse yourself and discover the cool in Japan’s 'uncoolest' prefecture!

The Ainu People and the Hidden Wonders of Hokkaido

Nov. 12, 2020

Ewelina Turek

Recognised as indigenous, Ainu are the first settlers on Japan's northern island - Hokkaido. Let's take a look at their fascinating yet unknown culture, deep connection with nature, and undercover some hidden treasures! Check out the best places to get to known them in person and experience their culture first-hand!

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Planning a Trip to Japan?

Postcard from Japan: Best daytrips around Tohoku, Japanese savoir-vivre and self-employment in Japan, with Quinlan Faris

Tsuchiyu Onsen: Tradition meets the future

Oscar-worthy Sights: 'Departures' film locations

Saitama: 4 of the coolest new reasons to visit Japan's 'uncoolest' place

The Ainu People and the Hidden Wonders of Hokkaido

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