Showing all posts in the 'Art, Culture & Food' category.

Celebrating New Year In Japan: Things You Need To Know

Once Christmas is over and the presents unwrapped, many people like to take a break away from it all and see in the new year in a new setting. Known as the “Land of the Rising Sun” Japan makes a great choice of destination to see the firs...

Awa Odori in Tokushima, Shikoku – The Great Dancing Festival of Japan

During the summer holidays in Japan, I travelled to see the great Awa Odori (traditional fold dance festival) in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, on Shikoku (the smallest of the 4 main islands) in Japan. The Awa Dance Festival (阿波&...

Awa Odori Festival in Tokushima, Shikoku – Japan Photos of the Month (August 2011)

The end of August in Japan also brings the end of summer. This month I’ve been posting far less regularly than I usually do. I’ve been travelling so much, but have finally settled down to start posting about travel in Shikoku, Okayama, Ky...

Pictures of Japan – 10 photos

This is a photo post full of pictures of Japan. These 10 pictures of Japan tell a story of the country, as it is seen by the typical tourist of Japan on their visit to Japan. Geisha & Maiko Unique to Japan with their white faces, extravagant hair...

Sushi Train Restaurants in Japan

Sometimes called conveyor belt sushi, sushi train is another must do eating experience. The trend is catching on, so it is likely you can find a sushi train restaurant in most large cities all over the world. Being from Australia, I know there are ma...

Why go to Japan?

Where to visit and what to do in Japan, the new top reasons list If you are looking for reasons to travel to Japan, then look no further then this highly refined article from a foreigner who has holidayed in Japan and now lives in Japan. When I first...
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