Erwin Miyasaka

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As the colds of winter crept closer last year, we picked our 6 favourite winter festivals – crisp evenings, thick snow and twinkly illuminations make the season a special one. But with long hot days, icy beer and a calendar fit to burst with events, when it […] The post 6 of the best summer festivals in Japan appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! After a beach break? There’s more to Japan than big cities, traditional towns, rural villages and ski slopes. Just look to the Okinawa archipelago. “Where on Earth did you go stand up paddle boarding in Japan?!” Many people don’t realise that Japan has a tropical side, but […] The post Beach breaks in Japan: Family travel in Ishigaki appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Seeing Mount Fuji should be on every Japan bucket list, but where is the best place to spot its snowy summit? Senior travel consultant Tim Grisbrooke explores Kawaguchiko in search of that elusive perfect view. Spotting Mount Fuji To a lot of people, that majestic mountain in […] The post See Mount Fuji in Kawaguchiko appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! UK traveller, Catherine Butler found herself in a parallel world at these 8 surprising examples of Britain in Japan. Britain in Japan Every year, thousands of Japanese visitors come to Britain to see the sites in London, the Cotswolds and the Lake District. At Moreton-in-Marsh in the […] The post 8 places to find Britain in Japan appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Ever seen a statue wearing a red bib in Japan? This is Jizo, Buddhist deity and protector of just about everyone. Tour leader Hugh Cann introduces us to the history and meaning behind the statue’s clothes and surprising number of children’s toys. When travelling in Japan you may […] The post Jizo: The patron saint of travellers in Japan appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tattoos are increasingly popular in Japan, but connections between body art and the yakuza still exist, and at many onsen (hot spring baths) they are still prohibited. Travel consultant and tattoo enthusiast, Scott travelled to Hakone, home of hot spring baths, in search of ryokans where him and his tattoos would be […] The post Onsen with tattoos: Tattoo-friendly ryokans in Hakone appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan isn’t short of places with mythical tales and extraordinary history, but Rabbit Island is certainly one of the most unusual. Tour leader, Robert Kodama takes us on a journey around the island and its chequered history. Despite the nickname usagi-shima (Rabbit Island), thanks to the hundreds […] The post Okunoshima (Rabbit Island): Where rabbits replace war appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! What do you do when you’re a crafting enthusiast in Japan and want to find an independent, authentic shop that sells unique artisan products? Team up with a determined Japanese-speaking resident! Keen shopper, Charlea made it her mission to find Kyoto’s best-kept secret shop. Crafting in Japan […] The post Crafting in Japan: Kyoto’s best kept secret shop appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! You’ve slept on a futon, waved at Mount Fuji, dressed up as a geisha and got over hot spring shyness – what’s your next unique Japanese experience going to be? Travel consultant, Claire Brothers, takes us on her seven-step journey to noodle chef extraordinaire. Whilst noodles might […] The post Make your own noodles in Japan: Yokohama cup noodles museum appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente