At Art Biotop Nasu, an art inn located in an area full of nature on the Nasu Plateau, there is a beautiful water garden where you can relax, just by looking at the trees and forget about the rush of modern times. I was finally blessed with the opportunity to […]
In 1936, at the request of the Japanese government, Kawana Hotel opened as Japan’s first internationally-oriented, English-style resort hotel. With a Golf course and a graceful hotel surrounded by the sea and greenery, it has become a longing hotel loved by many celebrities at home and abroad. At the end […]
Kyoto – it’s definitely one of the most well known cities, not only in Japan, but all over the world. It offers a huge variety of sightseeing spots, an authentic historical atmosphere, world class gourmet food, and much more… So when staying in Kyoto, you want to maximize your limited […]
Afternoon tea is often served at the lounge of luxury hotels in Japan. The elegant time spent chatting with friends and family while enjoying cakes and sandwiches arranged on three-tiered stands, in a calm space with the rich aroma of tea wafting in the air, brings an indescribable sense of […]
What is February 14th? Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day ! On this “Day of Love”, in many countries, men give gifts, roses, etc. to the woman they love… but not in Japan. In Japan, Valentine’s Day is mainly a day for women to give chocolates to men and not just one […]
Shinjuku is one of the major districts in Tokyo and it has many different charms and faces : You’ll find business districts with skyscrapers, including Tokyo Metropolitan Government office, some areas bustling with Restaurants & Bars and very lively in the evening, the shopping area with Department stores & Shopping […]
Do you know the “Site of Reversible Destiny”? It is a park in Yoro, Gifu prefecture and said to be the “most unusual park in Japan”. Some of you may have seen pictures of it on social media. I am one of those people who learned about this park through […]
Speaking of Japanese culture, in February is “Setsubun”. On this blogpost, I’d like to introduce you about Setsubun. Setsubun The word Setsubun means “separate the seasons”. In the past, the day before the beginning of each season (Risshun [spring], Rikka [summer], Risshu [autumn], Ritto [winter]) was called “Setsubun”. However, since […]