Stroll Through The Lavender Blooms At Farm Tomita
EmiOnishi Nestled in the heart of Hokkaido, Farm Tomita is renowned for its breathtaking lavender fields, attracting visitors from around the globe each summer. The lavender typically begins to bloom…
Discover Odawara Castle: A Historic Gem Just An Hour From Tokyo
EmiOnishi If you’re heading to Hakone National Park, make time for a detour to Odawara Castle, one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles. Just a short walk from Odawara Station, the…
A Personal Journey To Kinkaku-ji: Kyoto’s Golden Treasure
EmiOnishi Few sights are as iconic as Kinkaku-ji, its golden reflection shimmering serenely on the pond that surrounds it. You’ve likely seen this image gracing postcards, guidebooks, travel websites, or…
NOUSAKU: Transforming Tradition With Flexible Tin Masterpieces
EmiOnishi NOUSAKU is an innovative company making waves both in Japan and internationally with its groundbreaking approach to traditional metalwork. Founded in 1916, NOUSAKU specializes in flexible ware–flat, malleable pieces…
Aritsugu: The Legendary Japanese Knife Brand With Over A Century Of History
2025 1/16 EmiOnishi Aritsugu is one of Japan’s most renowned knife brands, with roots dating back to 1918 in Kyoto. Known for their masterfully crafted kitchen knives, visitors are drawn…
Strolling Through History At Kawasaki’s Open-Air Folk House Museum (Nihon Minka-en)
2025 1/14 Louise George Kittaka Explore Japan’s architectural and cultural past at this gem of a museum and try your hand at traditional indigo dyeing during your visit. Sitting between…
Louise George Kittaka | Deep Japan
2025 1/14 Hi there! I’m Louise, a freelance writer, content creator and university lecturer from New Zealand, now based in Tokyo. I contribute to a wide variety of platforms and…
Discovering A Different Side Of Japan: My Journey Through Kawasaki’s Industrial Landscape By Boat
2025 1/11 Laura Pollacco Sitting right on the border of Kanagawa Prefecture, just before you enter Tokyo, is Kawasaki City. Some may see the city as simply a spillover from…
Christmas in Japan – 5 Things To Do To Celebrate This Event
The magic of Christmas is something that can be felt by anyone, anywhere around the world. The joy of celebrating the wonderful season with great food and better company is…
Pay Only 1$ / Night At This Hotel In Japan! But You Have To…
One Dollar Hotel Japan – If you were given the opportunity to stay overnight at a ryokan for 100 yen, we know you would jump at the idea. I mean,…