Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watch..
Activities Emerald-Blue Waters of Kabira Bay Alena Eckelmann Kabira Bay is a place of emerald-blue waters and white sandy beaches - a welcoming place for those who suffer from cold weather..
Activities Kamikura Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kamikura Shrine is described as one of the oldest sacred places in the Kumano area, even pre-dating Hayatama Taisha, the Kuman..
Activities Kirishima National Park Alena Eckelmann The landscape in Kirishima National Park makes you feel like you are on the moon. Established in 1934, it is Japan’s oldest Na..
Activities Senganen Japanese Garden Alena Eckelmann Visit the Shimazu Residence in Sengan-en, a traditional Japanese garden, one of the best in Japan!
Culture Green Spaces in Kobe Alena Eckelmann Whether it is city parks or mountaintop gardens, Kobe is full of beautiful green spaces.
Beauty & Spa GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort Alena Eckelmann The GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is less than 80 minutes from Tokyo by Joetsu Shinkansen, which means that even a day-trip to this ski..
Culture Mt. Koya and the Great Teacher Alena Eckelmann Follow Buddhist pilgrims to Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum on Mt. Koya for a breeze of enlightenment