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Alena Eckelmann

Japan Travel Partner

When you meet new people and you visit new places, then you always "meet stories". There are many stories that I want to tell you about Japan, the country that I call home now. I have travelled up and down the country but there are still so many more interesting places that I would love to visit here.

An explorer and adventurer at heart, I enjoy hands-on discoveries and outdoors activities. I love roaming remote mountain trails as well as discovering quiet backstreet alleys of Japan’s busy cities.

Originally from south of Berlin and from east of the Wall, I have lived in London for nine years and in Tokyo for seven years before deciding to settle down in Japan’s countryside.

In addition to pursuing a business career, I am writing about the rich traditional and regional heritage of Japan and my articles have appeared in a number of lifestyle magazines in Japan and abroad. My special focus is on nature and culture travel and on Japanese spirituality.

Contact for Wakayama and Yamagata:

e-mail:

wakayama@japantourist.jp

yamagata@japantourist.jp

mob: 080-3122-1377

When you meet new people and you visit new places, then you always "meet stories". There are many stories that I want to tell you about Japan, the country that I call home now. I have travelled up and down the country but there are still so many more interesting places that I would love to visit here.

An explorer and adventurer at heart, I enjoy hands-on discoveries and outdoors activities. I love roaming remote mountain trails as well as discovering quiet backstreet alleys of Japan’s busy cities.

Originally from south of Berlin and from east of the Wall, I have lived in London for nine years and in Tokyo for seven years before deciding to settle down in Japan’s countryside.

In addition to pursuing a business career, I am writing about the rich traditional and regional heritage of Japan and my articles have appeared in a number of lifestyle magazines in Japan and abroad. My special focus is on nature and culture travel and on Japanese spirituality.

Contact for Wakayama and Yamagata:

e-mail:

wakayama@japantourist.jp

yamagata@japantourist.jp

mob: 080-3122-1377

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Latest comments by Alena

On Kishu Lacquerware a year ago

In Wajima, Noto Peninsula, I even saw a toilet cover coated in lacquerware!

On Kumano Kodo-The “Way of St. James” of Japan a year ago

Totally agree! Soaking in a hot spring pool after a long hike is great. Kumano has many onsen for visitors to enjoy!

On Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trails a year ago

Thank you Justin. I live right next to the Kumano Kodo trail! Actually Kumano is the reason why I moved out of Tokyo in 2011!

On Tanabe a year ago

Hi Jay, thank you for your message. The Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route is good to walk in all seasons. Both April and May are good. If I had to...

On The Travels of Isabella Bird: I 4 years ago

Brave woman and intersting observations! I would love to meet Isabella on the trail...but will just read up about her in the meantime.