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Traveling to a new country is always tricky, but there are lots of logistics to figure out if you’re bringing small children along. Contributing writer and family travel expert Margot… Read More

Strap in, it’s rant-o’clock…Japan has a bit of a neurotic attitude to tattoos. The history of tattooing goes back a long way, possibly 10,000 years to the Jomon period, bu… Read More

TripAdvisor, il sito di viaggi più grande al mondo, sulla base delle recensioni, ricevute dalla sua community durante il periodo ottobre 2014 – settembre 2015, ha redatto una cl… Read More

Kiso Valley (木曾谷) in Nagano prefecture is one of Japans most beautiful and easy day treks. With much history, strong tourism and many points of interest, it makes for a… Read More

Walking the Nakasendo Trail in Japan Read More

Mi-am propus sa ajung in aceasta viata in aceasta tara! Incetul cu incetul incep sa imi fac temele. Am asteptari foarte inalte de la aceasta calatorie si nu prevad sa am vreo dezamagire: Bi… Read More

15.00 USDThis is a ceramic bell called 土鈴 "dorei". 鈴 is "Suzu" which means bell and 土 is "do" which means earth, soil and is part of 粘土 meaning clay… Read More

The penultimate day of my walk was continuing on along the Nakasendo. The Post Town of Samegai was a pleasant surprise..... Out in the country between villages a splash of color marked t… Read More

A few days ago I was reading a short pamphlet by a friend, that reprised, among other things, this idea we have been playing with, of indie and freelance writers being ronin, masterless samu… Read More

(October 2017) Known for the freshest ingredients, subtle combination of flavors and exquisite presentation, the food of Japan plays a distinctive and central role in the country’s cul… Read More

15.00 USDThis is an "Ema". "Ema" are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits o… Read More

Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City Experience the History and Scenic Landscapes of Nakatsugawa's Magome Post Town Magome was once the prosperous 43rd post along the historic Nakasendo Road… Read More

Sponsored by Nagiso Town Tsumago: The Prosperous 42nd Post on the Historic Nakasendo Road Tsumago Post Town was the 42nd post town on the historic Nakasendo road, which linked Kyoto to T… Read More

Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City History: During the Edo period, Nakatsugawa was the 45th post town along the historic Nakasendo road which served as the connection between Edo (modern… Read More

Sponsored by Karuizawa Tourist Association   Spectacular art, exquisite nature and strong historical vibes; Karuizawa has it all. You’d be hard pressed to find a dest… Read More

This article titled “Stairway to heaven: hiking ancient pilgrimage trails in southern Japan” was written by Peter Carty, for The Guardian on Tuesday 23rd January 2018 17.31 Asi… Read More

A few thousands of years ago, when mankind started to transport goods via land ways, they started clearing paths, which further evolved into paved ways after the invention of the wheel and t… Read More

Following the announcement made by Bitcoin ABC developers in November 2017, regarding their plans of reactivating some of the Bitcoin Opcodes and adding the protocol extension points to func… Read More

nChain, the Jimmy Nguyen and Craig Wright blockchain scaling company that focuses entirely on Bitcoin Cash, is not open source. This, despite creating key generating software that is crucial… Read More

La Ruta Nakasendo: De Magome a Tsumago La Ruta Nakasendo era una de las 5 antiguas rutas que conectaban Tokio con el actual Kioto pasando por el Valle de Kiso. Hoy en día, el princip… Read More

Kanazawa en un día A Kanazawa llegamos procedentes de Tsumago, o más bien de Nagiso, el mismo día que hicimos la ruta Nakasendo. Pasamos la noche en un hotel cercano a… Read More

Facebook Pinterest Twitter Google+ Reddit WhatsApp Viber Messenger LinkedIn Email Print What to See in Japan Japan is an interesting and colorful country that anyone would be lucky to… Read More

Un trekking di tre ore che ci conduce da Magome fino al villaggio di Tsumago, lungo i resti dell'antica strada Nakasendo, tra le Alpi centrali dell'isola di Honshū Read More

Japan is rapidly getting to be one of the best travel goals in the world. An ever-increasing number of individuals are making a trip to the island country consistently, attracted by the guar… Read More

Narai (Narai-juku) is a post town found along the Nakasendo Highway, one of the main inland routes connecting Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) during the Edo period. As one of the wealthies… Read More

By: David Moore We had been planning our once-in-a-lifetime adventure for nearly a year; 10 months travel around the world visiting 15 countries to explore the history, landscape, wildlife… Read More

Asia offers a multitude of exciting and diverse opportunities for active travellers to get their sweat on - and not just because of the tropical climate. Whether you want to feel far away fr… Read More

Truthfully, I have been meaning to create a Kanazawa itinerary for awhile—it just didn’t feel right until now. When I think back on the times I’ve spent in this magical cit… Read More

Before you jetset off to a beach somewhere to escape the cold, hear me out: Japan is a great winter destination. And not just because you can ski (although you could combine sightseeing with… Read More

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series of articles about the New Golden Route, a part of Japan conveniently accessed by the Hokuriku Arch Pass. To read the other 2 articles in the series, follow… Read More

Situated in the west of the Japanese Alps, in the north of Gifu prefecture, the Hida (飛騨) region is home to many fascinating facets of traditional Japan. Its most famous buildi… Read More

In Gunma (群馬県), beneath the forest canopy halfway up a great mountain, we ascended an ancient stone staircase, crumbling from the weight of time and the thousands of fee… Read More

The Nakasendo Trail (中山道) is one of the five former “Gokaido” (五街道) routes in Japan used during the Edo period (1603-1868). Frequently u… Read More

Advertorial Central Japan is home to some of Japan’s best-known traditional culture and crafts, with many places offering you the chance to experience it first-hand. One such p… Read More

I could hear footsteps behind me and they were approaching at a rapid pace. Knowing that all my fellow hikers were in front of me I was wondering who else would be walking in a remote Japane… Read More

The South Pacific – have an aquatic adventures from the shark full of waters of Cocos Island to the tranquility of a coral reef within the South Pacific. You will positively find that… Read More

Giza Road: The ancient Egyptians created many wondrous things, not least of which were the pyramids. Even today archaeologists and historians debate precisely how they were built. These e… Read More

1. Tokyo is the largest city in Japan, in terms of population, but which city in Japan is the second biggest?OsakaYokohamaRight Answer: Yokohama2. What is the name given to a traditiona… Read More

Sea kayaking in West Sweden with Upplevelsebolaget. Upplevelsebolaget I’ve just returned from the Adventure World Travel Summit (ATWS) in Lugano, in the sunny canton of Ticino in Sw… Read More

I've just returned from the Adventure World Travel Summit (ATWS) in Lugano, in the sunny canton of Ticino in Switzerland. One of the best things about attending the ATWS, which is a yearly e… Read More

The surrounding region of Tokyo has much more to offer than just the metropolis. One way to experience its rich history and cultural heritage is by traveling along the historic Kaido routes… Read More

How to incorporate fun and education into your Spring Break Plans Spring Break is fast approaching and though beach destinations or theme parks are usually hot-ticket items, you might want t… Read More

Japan, renowned for its bustling cities, rich history, and vibrant culture, offers much more beyond the popular tourist destinations. Beneath its well-known facade lies a world of hidden gem… Read More

@‌ajishiokun on InstagramIf you’re looking for a glimpse of Japan’s rich cultural heritage, consider a visit to one of the many historic post towns along on the Nakasendo Ro… Read More