” The “Food Question” is said to be the most important one for all travellers, and it is discussed continually with startling earnestness, not alone as regards my tour. […] The fact is that, except at a few hotels in popular resorts which are got up for foreigners, bread, butter, milk, meat, poultry, coffee, wine, and Learn More …
As far as people remember about 40 migratory birds have come to form couples and reside during spring to autumn in the branches of the huge 400-year old zelkova tree rising from the yard of the old training centre of Zentokuji Temple.Located in Johana at the Southern end of the Toyama plain, in a region Learn More …
Lessons about finding balance between Nature and human activity, the power of mutual help and the spirit of gratitude:I have to confess I am often annoyed about the use of the catchy “hidden gem” expression when associated with certain highly visible and well known destinations in 2026 Japan. The Gokayama villages, south of Toyama City Learn More …
The Shimanami Kaido is often presented as one of Japan’s most beautiful and accessible cycling roads. It links Onomichi (Hiroshima Pref.), on the main island of Honshu, with Imabari (Ehime Pref.), on the island of Shikoku, across six islands in the Seto Inland Sea, connected by spectacular suspension bridges. Those in a hurry will cover Learn More …