Overview Koyasan, or Mount Koya, is the site of the headquarters of Japanese Shingon Buddhism. Its mountains are located to the south of Osaka in Wakayama Prefecture and are home to various ancient structures, including more than one hundred temples and the largest graveyard in the country. Today, Koyasan is a very popular pilgrimage destination [...]
Although Japan is known for being one of the cleanest countries in the world, it has its own share of street art and graffiti that seems to be out-of-place for a nation with a culture as traditional and conforming as Japan. Unlike the West, its street art scene is small and less developed, and awareness [...]
Travelling around Japan by bicycle is a great way to see many of the country’s off-the-beaten-track attractions. The nation has several well-maintained cycling routes, not only in the large cities but also in the countryside and rural areas, and these feature magnificent and breathtaking scenery that if travelling by bus, car or train you may [...]
Every country is unique in its own way, but Japan is particularly special with its exceptional culture, food, history and identity. If you really want to let Japan get under your skin, try some (or all!) of these unique experiences as part of your visit to Japan. 1. Attend a festival: Every culture has festivals, [...]
Lists of the world’s most beautiful islands often omit one unexpectedly stunning contender – the Japanese island of Okinawa. Situated about 640km southwest of Japan’s Kyushu Island, and closer to Taipei than Tokyo, this gorgeous island is frequently overlooked. Consequently it remains a well-kept secret from the tourist herd. Set within an archipelago, Okinawa Island [...]
In many countries, travellers spend considerable time getting oriented to the culture and “vibe” of a land and its people. Not so in Japan. Once you understand its quirky/cool eccentricities, you’ll instinctively feel at home in the Land of the Rising Sun. Here are 10 signs that you are definitely in Japan. Attention to detail: [...]
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