Summer

Summer

Chasing salt air and cicadas, we slip off the map—lava islands, rice-paddy terraces, and sunlit shrines.

Exploring Uchikos Historic Charm: Step Back in Time
Ehime

The Village of Yokaichi

The charming village of Yokaichi, in the countryside of Shikoku island, takes you back to the Meiji era. Its beautiful wooden houses are worth a lingering look.

Replica of Satsuki and Meis house from My Neighbor Totoro at Worlds Fair in Nagoya.
Aichi

Totoro, Totoro! Satsuki and Mei’s house

Welcome to Satsuki and Mei's house, in Aichi. This is the only reconstitution based on My Neighbor Totoro.

Aragi Island Rice Fields Luminous
Summer

Aragijima : The Island of Rice Paddies

Winter Illumination
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Captivating rock sculptures resembling human forms in Habushiura Natural Park.
Summer

Niijima: The Island of Lava Cascades

Coastal sanctuary with 123 red torii gates along the Japan Sea, Motonosumi Inari Shrine.
Summer

Motonosumi Inari Shrine

Motonosumi Inari Shrine is located in western Japan, far from the rest of the world. The nearest city, 80 kilometres away, is Yamaguchi. Never heard of it?

Tranquil scene of nature reclaiming historic structure at Futtsu Park in Japan.
Chiba

Futtsu Park

Futtsu has something special to offer (who’d have thought it!) – a park on a small narrow peninsula. By stretching things a little (6 kilometres anyway), you can reach the seaport of Yokosuka on the other side and make a complete tour of Tokyo Bay.

Breathtaking drive through lush mountains on Scenic Laputa Road.
Japan

Laputa Road

Did you enjoy the Studio Ghibli animation Castle in the Sky? Then you’ll fall under the spell of this part of Kyushu: the Laputa Road.

Majestic Guardian Rock Formations: Ebisu & Daikoku in a Coastal Setting.
Hokkaido

Ebisu Iwa & Daikoku Iwa

Turn your head to the right and there’s a surprise: the handsome rocks of Ebisu and Daikoku basking in the Sea of Japan.

Tranquil watermill in lush Japanese wasabi farm, reflecting in clear stream.
Chubu

The Azumino Wasabi Farm

The spot is marvellous: the birds, the sound of the water and the squealing mills... and from time to time, a damn mosquito.

Serene Beauty: Miyajimas Iconic Torii Gate in Seto Inland Sea.
Chugoku

The Torii of Miyajima

I visited the back alleys of Miyajima, I discovered the place where fawns meet together, I took a unique walk in a temple that was even more unique, I ate a lot both grub and junk food.

Tranquil pathway lined with colorful flowers on Taketomi Island, Okinawa, Japan.
Autumn

Taketomi: The Bougainvilleas Island

It's early morning in Okinawa and the sky is already ocean blue. Without any hesitation, we jump right away in the first boat direction the paradise: the Taketomi Island!

Tranquil view of Okinawas lush bay with turquoise waters and rugged islands.
Autumn

Zamami, Aka & Love in Between

After visiting the urban side of Okinawa with Naha and Nago, here we are now in the ferry, on the way to Kerama Islands, more precisely Zamami and Aka Islands.

Serene beauty of Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden in Tokyo, Japan: lush landscape with tranquil pond.
Bunkyo

The Gardens of Koishikawa Korakuen

Koishikawa Korakuen is a garden of the Edo period and therefore, it is one of Tokyo’s oldest garden.

Tranquil coastal beauty with lone tree, sandy beach, turquoise waters, and red structures in Tori-Plage.
Chubu

One Day in Izu Peninsula

In summer, the Izu Peninsula is ideal to spend a refreshing week-end. Located a hundred kilometers away from Tokyo, I strongly suggest to rent a car to enjoy the fabulous seaside.

Edogawa City Fireworks Spectacular lighting up the night sky with vibrant colors.
Edogawa

The Fireworks of Edogawa

An illuminated Fuji-san, followed by 4 big bursts of fireworks on its top: that's the signature of the Edogawa Fireworks.

The Majestic Kurobe Dam in Japan: A Symbol of Engineering Marvel.
Chubu

The Highest Dam of Japan: Kurobe

Kurobe Dam is considered a big success in Japan. It is by far the tallest dam in Japan, with a very impressively beautiful artificial lake.

The Mysterious Bridge
Gunma

The Usui Pass and the Meganebashi

The contrast of the red and the green surrounding created a perfect balance, peaceful and romantic. In my vision, some girl from the countryside is likely to appear on the bridge on a old fashioned bike...

Tranquil Japanese village with traditional wooden buildings nestled in lush green mountains.
Chubu

Tsumago, Kiso Valley

Tsumago Village. Let's explore this traditional village, in the heart of Nagano Prefecture.