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More on Amami Oshima

More on Amami Oshima

Another visit to the beautiful, hidden island in the South of Kyushu island. For more on Amami, […]


Yakushima 屋久島 Ancient forest, inspiration for Ghibri`s “Mononokehime”

Yakushima 屋久島 Ancient forest, inspiration for Ghibri`s “Mononokehime”

World Heritage Site, ancient cedar trees over 1000 years old, beautiful island, South of Kagoshima

1 Yakushima, ancient forest, with 1000 years plus old cedar trees 1.1 Shiratani Unsuikyo-perfect trekking area 1.2 […]


Ueno Zoo

Ueno Zoo

Meet the panda family and other unique Japanese animals

UENO Zoo is ideally located in the Ueno park, which is an easy 5 minutes walk from […]


Amami Oshima 奄美大島

Amami Oshima 奄美大島

Beautiful island in the South of Japan- hidden gem

Amami Oshima has it all- undisturbed nature, beautiful ocean, unique history and culture, great food and hospitality.  […]


Matsushima 松島-`one of the three most scenic places in Japan`

Matsushima 松島-`one of the three most scenic places in Japan`

beatiful Matsushima Bay, relaxing hot springs, national treasures

Matsushima has everything you need!  Considered one of the three most scenic places in Japan (Amanohashidate, Kyoto […]


Awaji-shima 淡路島

Awaji-shima 淡路島

Interesting island with history, culture, nature and onsen

Awaji-shima is located between Kobe area and Shikoku island and connected by the impressive bridges.  https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/en/  This […]


Nushima 沼島- tiny, spiritual island off Awaji-shima淡路島

Nushima 沼島- tiny, spiritual island off Awaji-shima淡路島

Nushima, said to be where the ancient gods started making Japan

Nushima is a small island off the Eastern coast of Awaji-shima, located between Kobe and Tokushima.  It […]


Dolphin Swim in Awaji-shima 淡路島

Dolphin Swim in Awaji-shima 淡路島

Swim with the dolphins in Awaji-shima

  Janohire Dolphin farm Do you want to play with the dolphins and/or get to know them […]


Naruto Whirlpool 鳴門渦潮

Naruto Whirlpool 鳴門渦潮

Enjoy the natural wonder of the Naruto Whirlpool

Between the islands of Shikoku and Awaji-shima, the whirlpools are caused by the difference in the level […]


Shiga Kogen large ski resort in Nagano

Shiga Kogen large ski resort in Nagano

Powder snow in Nagano, with easy access from Tokyo

  1 Shiga Kogen 2 Introduction 3 Access from Tokyo 4 Ski slopes 5 Accommodation and restaurants […]