One of the bonding moments of families in Japan is seeing the winter light-ups. These usually run between the 2nd week of November until the 2nd week of January. Japan is filled with impressive installations where your eyes can feast upon colorful light displays – one of which is Nabana no Sato. These winter illuminations...Read More
Izu Peninsula is often overlooked in favor of other more famous destinations such as Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto. For the many residents in and around Tokyo however, it is a favorite getaway destination when you feel the need to escape city life for a while. Famous for its beautiful nature, beaches and resorts; Izu has...Read More
Japan is a country with a long and rich history which goes back thousands of years. Stories, legends, customs and celebrations have been recorded and passed down from generation to generation. This makes Japan one of the few countries which has maintained a firm hold on tradition and culture. Nowhere is this more evident than...Read More
Just two hours away from Japan’s capital – Tokyo, lies a stunning gorge that will make you fall in love over and over again. Shosenkyo (昇仙峡 in Kanji lit. means “rising 昇, 仙 hermit, 峡 gorge) is Kofu, Yamanashi’s best kept secret and is one of the special scenic spots in Japan. Yamanashi is more...Read More
Shimokitazawa, a district in Tokyo, is quickly growing into one of the most popular and fashionable places to be, largely due to an influx from artistic and creative minds, both local and foreign. Here you will find musicians, actors, fashion gurus, vintage clothing stores, cafes, theatres; and the frequent izakaya or local restaurant to add...Read More
The Japanese are well-known for being unfailingly polite, ever helpful, and always considerate. This is something that is ingrained in its inhabitants from a very early age, and can be seen in everything from the way people greet, to the design of a toilet (no kidding). The Japanese call this spirit ‘Omotenashi’. Roughly translated as...Read More
TeamLab, the group that brings you all of the stunning digital art spaces in Tokyo has collaborated with Bvlgari on an installation of the brand’s iconic serpent emblem wrapped around their Ginza location. We just had to have a look! Use the QR code on the front of the store to change the patterns on...Read More
Japan is a country and culture entirely of its own. Its inhabitants are unfailingly polite, ever-helpful and honestly quite odd at times although in a very good way. And one thing that defines Japanese culture is its meticulous attention to detail. There are procedures for EVERYTHING and all steps need to be followed to the...Read More
The Goto Islands are one of our most unique destinations. The laid back atmosphere there breeds characters that you wouldn’t see outside of the islands on the mainland. As part of our series of videos on the islands, we decided to visit the winery there and ask its matriarch Kumiko Kitagawa a few questions. Mrs....Read More
