Footprints in the sand – A trip across the Japanese Inland Sea
byFirst published 50 years ago, in 1971, The Inland Sea is a book based on a series of logbooks that long-time Japanese resident Donald…
East Asia
Koyasan – The holy mountain of Buddhism
byTakamasa Tsuchiya is a happy man. This father of two, a shiatsu therapist, accomplished musician and an ordained Buddhist monk calls the quaint mountain…
The Wild Spirit of the steppe in Mongolia
byVisiting a country for the first time is an opportunity to verify whether the preconceived ideas we had formed about that country are true…
At Genghis Khan’s Table (Mongolian Food)
byThe founding father of Mongolia had a reputation for being bloodthirsty. This says a lot about his brutality as a warrior and emperor, but…
A spiritual journey to Kyoto along the Kumano Kodo
byOne week to reach Kyoto from Tokyo, in a modern-day pilgrimage, taking in Kanazawa and rambling along the centuries-old trails of the Kii Mountain…
15 Fun Facts about Japan
byThis is a list with some of the things that we found out were a bit different in Japan. some are just particularities of geography…
what to see and do in Kyoto
byWith its 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, seventeen UNESCO world heritage sites, a handful of palaces and castles, zen gardens, one mysterious geiko…
Puzzle: Japan – Yosakoi Dancer in Tokyo
byGirl dancing during the Yosakoi Dance Festival in Tokyo, Japan This dance festival takes place in August. During two days the streets of Harajuku…
Discover the beauty of Japan (video) – what to visit in Japan
byIn this video, we have put together some of the best experiences we had while travelling through Jpan! You will find the best reasons to…
What to do in Tokyo
byTokyo has been the capital of Japan since 1869, when Emperor Meiji moved his seat to the city. Before that, Kyoto used to be…
Forest bathing in Japan – have you heard of this new tendency?
byForest bathing is a new kind of therapy to fight stress-related illnesses and ailments. It is a new activity in which one spends time…
Japanese Onsen – natural hot springs (video)
byJapan is known for its strong geological activity because of its location along the Ring of Fire, an area of high volcanic activity. For…
The Fascinating Okuno-in Cemetery in Koyasan
byIf you think of visiting Japan, it is worthwhile to include a temple stay in your plans. A temple stay is easily organised, but you’ll have…
Japanese Cuisine – what you didn’t know (with photos)
byWhile travelling through Japan over the course of several weeks, we indulged in many delicacies of Japanese cuisine, and by doing so we found…
Quiz: How much do you know about South Korea?
bySouth Korea is a quiet country in Eastern Asia. Try this quiz about South Korea and answer these 11 questions to find out how much you really know about…
Quiz: How much do you know about Mongolia?
byMongolia is a mountainous oasis in the desert steppes of Central Asia. Try this quiz about Mongolia and answer these 11 questions to find out how much…
Quiz: How much do you know about Japan?
byJapan, the country of the rising sun! Try this quiz about Japan and answer to these 11 questions to find out how much you really know…
44 Reasons why we visited Japan and why you should too
byNo one can deny that Japan is an absolutely amazing country! In Japan history goes hand in hand with technology! Japan is the country…
The day we visited the Hiroshima memorial
byIf you recall your history lessons, you remember that Hiroshima was the first city that was hit and destroyed by an atomic bomb (followed by Nagasaki three…
Discover the beauty of Mongolia (video) – what to visit in Mongolia
byIn this video, we have put together some of the best experiences we had while travelling through Mongolia! You will find the best reasons to…
