Food Ikejiri Ohashi Coffee Town José Manuel Zardain Discover one of the more than twelve different coffee shops in the area. Have a caffeine break and visit El Bocho exhibition.
Activities Spending a day in Hachijojima José Manuel Zardain Before finally arriving to Aogashima, a remote island in Japan, I spent a day in Hachijojima. Beautiful island and great experience...
Culture Yuasa José Manuel Zardain Yuasa will take you back in time to the old times when the villages was busy producing and exporting Shoyu
Culture Toyota Plant Tour José Manuel Zardain Visiting a Toyota plant is an extremely interesting experience. One can not only learn about the company's lean philosophy but..
Activities Sunrise at Ritsuun-Kyo Valley José Manuel Zardain Takeda Castle is also known as Japan’s Machu Picchu. Its more than 600 years of history, the beautiful mountains surrounding i..
Accommodation Guesthouse Rico José Manuel Zardain Located at a former Yakuza (Japanese mafia) owned neighbourhood, owners Mari and Takashi, are changing the area with its vision..
Culture Warai Festival 2025 Mid Oct Warai festival is celebrated every year at Niu shrine in Wakayama. The leader, dressed as clown, guides the participants to the..
Food Kuroshio Market José Manuel Zardain Kuroshio market is the highlight of Marina City in Wakayama. Watch the tuna cutting presentation and eat some maguro or blue fin..