Culture & Customs

Japanese Sauna Culture Part3: Sauna Bliss in Japan: 5 Must-Visit Spots for Totonou

🧭 Why Visit a Sauna While Traveling in Japan?Japan is known for temples, sushi, and cherry blossoms—but if you’re lookin...
Culture & Customs

Japanese Sauna Culture Part2: What Does “Totonou” Really Mean? Inside Japan’s Deep Sauna Experience

🌀 Totonou: The Word with No Exact TranslationIn Japanese sauna culture, one mysterious word often stands out: "totonou '...
Culture & Customs

Japanese Sauna Culture Part1: A Deep Dive into “Sakatsu”

🧖‍♂️ The Rise of "Sakatsu": Why Japanese Saunas Are TrendingIn recent years, Japan has seen a dramatic rise in what loca...
Culture & Customs

Sightseeing in Japan part8: Hidden Islands of Japan: Nature, Legends, and Quiet Escapes

🌲 Yakushima: The Island of Ancient ForestsCovered in deep green moss and shrouded in mist, Yakushima is one of Japan’s m...
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Sightseeing in Japan part7: From Udon to Enlightenment: Shikoku’s Unique Journey

🍜 Discovering Sanuki Udon: More Than Just NoodlesWhile ramen and sushi have captured global attention, Japan's soul food...
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Sightseeing in Japan part4: Discovering Okinawa: Japan’s Southern Paradise with a Twist

When most people think of Japan, images of bullet trains, sushi bars, and cherry blossoms come to mind. But travel 1,600...
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Sightseeing in Japan part6: Mystical West: Shrines, Sand Dunes, and Stories of Old Japan

🌄 Step into Japan’s Quiet Side: Welcome to the Mystical WestWhile Tokyo dazzles with neon lights and Kyoto offers temple...
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Sightseeing in Japan part5: Explore Japan’s Hidden Beauty: Fuji, Shirakawa-go, and Historic Towns

🗻 From Fuji to Historic Villages: Welcome to Central JapanWhen most people think of Japan, cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, or ...
Culture & Customs

Sightseeing in Japan part3: Hokkaido Adventures: Nature, Flavor, and Stories from the North

When people picture Japan, they often think of neon-lit cities, bullet trains, temples, and cherry blossoms. But travel ...
Culture & Customs

Sightseeing in Japan part2: Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara: A Cultural Journey Through the Heart of Kansai

When people think of Japan, the images that often come to mind—ancient temples, geisha, samurai, and street food—are roo...