Skiing in Japan – Overview
Ski Season is upon us, so it’s time for an overview of the fantastic skiing in Japan. The snow season in Japan is long and in some places begins as early as November and lasts into May, with [...]
The Japan Alpine Route – Natural and Man-Made Wonders
Traveling the Japan Alpine Route: The Kurobe Dam A torrent of falling water evokes Niagara Falls, only man made. “Kurobe Dam“, Japan’s largest dam and indeed one of the largest [...]
Fun Festivals in Japan – Santera Mairi Matsuri in Hida Takayama
One of the truly great things about the Japanese is their love of festivals, known as Matsuri. Festivals in Japan abound for all reasons, seasons and occasions. These festivals are steeped in [...]
How to Bathe Like a Local In Japan – Onsen History and Basics
A Guide to Japanese Ofuro (Baths) and Japanese Onsen (Hot Springs) – Part I – Background and Basics Onsen, as Japan hot springs are known, have been soothing the Japanese body and spirit for over [...]
