Author Archives: Michela
Visit Aizu Wakamatsu, the Samurai City
Loyalty, obedience, sacrifice, honor… these are the values that we associate to the Samurai spirit [...]
Asakusa Schichifukujin Meguri, the pilgrimage of 7 lucky gods
Among the many Japanese rites of the beginning of the year, such as the Hatsumode, [...]
Japanese Ryokans: all you need to know
When I travel I usually choose where to overnight based on location and price, often [...]
Visit Nikko – what to see other than Unesco Heritage Temples
Nikko is one of the gateways from Tokyo that with Kamakura is recommended most often. [...]
Ikaho Onsen, for your body and your mind
Ikaho is a district of Shibukawa Onsen, in Gunma prefecture, north of Tokyo, which became [...]
Yudanaka and Jigokudani – visit the snow Monkey Park
Seeing the monkeys close, in total freedom, perhaps while they are enjoying the warm thermal [...]
Along Kiso Valley – Walking on the Nakasendo between Magome and Tsumago
In the heart of the Japanese Alps, along the Kiso valley, ancient Japan continues to [...]