"Jewelry Ice" is a completely unique phenomenon that can be observed at Otsu Beach in the city of Toyokoro, Hokkaido. During winter, the Tokachi River, which flows near this fishing town, freezes under the very cold...
CatégorieWinter
Winter in Japan is not so cold and there are many things to do, like seeing frozen waterfalls, skiing, etc.
October 19, 2021
The Snow Monsters of Mount Zao
It’s not an easy encounter. I’d already visited a few years ago, but a gathering storm made it impossible for me to approach these monsters and stroke their silken fur.
February 5, 2020
Naruto Whirlpools
Find yourself in the middle of the Naruto Strait where the tidal currents slosh against each other.
October 22, 2019
Ginzan Onsen : Silver Mine Hot Springs
Ginzan Onsen takes you back to the Taisho Era, warming your toes in an ashiyu – a piping-hot footbath – while enjoying an idyllic view of falling snow.
March 15, 2019
Oarai Shrine: Ocean Gateway
Oarai Shrine is also known as Kamiiso no Torii, the Gateway of the Sea God. It was established in 856 but rebuilt in 1690.
May 14, 2018
Zao Fox Village
At Zao, in Miyagi prefecture, lies the answer to an eternal question: why do we say something is foxy!? With a hundred foxes roaming around, you'll have an extreme immersion experience.
April 2, 2018
Yamanouchi: Chihiro, Monkeys & Onsen
My favourite film from the Ghibli studios is Spirited Away. A number of ryokan inspired this anime fantasy, particularly Kanaguya, near the famous Jigokudani monkeys in the town of Yamanouchi.
February 3, 2017
Senmaida Rice Paddies in Shiroyone
Shiroyone Senmaida (白米の千枚田) has 1000 rice paddies in Shiroyone. Located on the Noto Peninsula, it's beautiful at night, with the lights on.
January 10, 2017
Tottori Dunes in the Snow
What about a walk along the Dunes of Tottori under snow?
December 9, 2014
A Winter in Shirakawa-gō
The Shirakawa-go town is only illuminated on select evenings in winter so don’t go there without looking into it beforehand!
December 2, 2014
The Milky Way ~ A Nocturnal Hiatus
When we looked up, a miracle revealed itself: billions of stars and the milky way stretched from one side of the sky to another.
May 23, 2013
Nagano with Friends: Jigokudani
We're getting at Jigokudani this time to visit the famous monkeys bathing in the onsen...
January 18, 2013
