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Widely known as Kansai’s number one cherry blossom spot, Mount Yoshino turns into one big sakura viewing festival at the beginning of April each year. Alena Eckelmann, a local guide, sheds light on what the local cherry blossoms and Japanese ancient spirituality have in common.
When Sara returned to her hometown, Hakodate, after living in Tokyo and abroad for quite a few years, she fell in love with it again and decided to share those feelings with the world. She's now a local guide and an expert on Hakodate and Hokkaido! Read on to find out her top recommendations and more on Hokkaido's delicious cuisine.
Rysuke Hamaguchi’s BAFTA-winning and Oscar®-nominated film, Drive My Car is difficult to miss. This gripping film adapted from a short story by Haruki Murakami takes us on the road travelling through Japan. Now we’re bringing it to all of our fellow Japan-fans for a little cinematic inspiration when it comes to your future Japan travel plans.
Chuck's adventure with organic farming started by accident in 2009 and after a few years of trial and error, he became a planting pro and set up 'Midori Farm', an organic farm operating in Shiga and Kyoto! Read on to find out more about Chuck's farm and his tips on sustainability.
Does soaking in a deliciously hot outdoor onsen surrounded by nature sound like the dream? Read about Tokyo-based Lia's favourite remote onsen towns in the northern Tohoku region, perfect for taking a break from the hustle and bustle of big city life.
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