If the tales of feudal Japan, of clashes between samurai and stories of honor, fascinate you, you will surely know the story of the 47 Ronin. Fictionalized and revisited in a fantasy key, this story was made famous in the Western Countries thanks to the homonymous film (not really connected…
The fine Japanese beef, also called Wagyu, is something that you absolutely must try while travelling in Japan. Of course, the cost is a little expensive, but believe me, feel the fat of this very soft meat literally melt away on the palate, absolutely worth. Among wagyu beef, the most…
The cherry blossoms season, in Japan is something wait for the whole year. Starting from January, the forecasts on the dates of blooming begin to circulate, and the sakura fever is growing more and more. Usually the cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Kyoto are around the end of March /…
Watching sumo in Japan is one of the activities that create more interest among tourists visiting Japan. Not only because they have a great interest in the sport itself, but because is one of the icons of Japan, an experience that only here can be done and that is deeply…
Tokyo is a paradise for lovers of the odds and be sure that if you imagine something, as absurd as it may seems, somewhere in Japan you will be able to find it. Although theme cafés and animal cafés are now famous and widespread all over the world, in Tokyo…
Have you ever heard about Wabi-Sabi? That positive feeling with a note of nostalgia, the transience of things and its acceptance, a beauty a bit decadent… For me, the Tokyo Tower, the tower symbol of Tokyo, now surrounded by skyscrapers that overlook it, is the perfect description of this basic…
When visit a country, is quite common to try to to catch its essence and immerse yourself in local traditions. Observe people and ask questions at every opportunity. One of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in the local culture is absolutely try a cultural experience. Japan is a…
Founded in 1869 by the will of Emperor Mutsuhito (better known as Meiji), the Yasukuni Shrine, which literally means Shrine of National Peace, is today the most important Shinto Shrine in the entire country, as well as the main place of worship of those who have sacrificed their lives for…
Sarushima literally means “Monkey Island“, but actually in this uninhabited island one hour and a half from Tokyo, no monkeys live. Nor have they ever lived there. So why this beautiful island that in summer is a great solution for a sea escape from Tokyo, where do barbecue with friends…
Tokyo is photogenic. You can shoot billions of photographs, capture an infinity of moments and lives, takes memories and emotions. Tokyo fills us with memories that can easily be imprinted in a shot to keep and maybe print. But with the advent of the new social and Instagram the way…