Kindergarten – the forge of the little samurai
General look at the kindergarten system in Japan. Education system in Japan and in Europe are like two different planets. In this article I will explain main differences.
Professional tour guide Andrew is an expert Japanese culture, economy, politics etc. Andrew has lived in Japan for more than 20 years.
Personal experience of life in Japan
General look at the kindergarten system in Japan. Education system in Japan and in Europe are like two different planets. In this article I will explain main differences.
Comprehensive article about Fukuoka Japan’s sixth largest city and second largest port city. The city is international trade centre since ancient times.
When you think of what else Japan can surprise you with, there’s always something that breaks the ceiling. In this article I tell you about analogue Japan.
When we talk about Japan, one of the most common associ
I’m sharing my experience of my first trip to the Capital of Capitals. How I welcomed the New Year in Kyoto what surprised a gaijin foreigner unfamiliar with Japanese culture.
Many people wonder when is the best tourist season in Japan. In this article, I will look at the different seasons and give you my tips on the best times to visit Japan.
Japanese first graders at school. How students prepare for earthquakes and other natural disasters. Grandma’s must-have gift for every first-grader.
Sensoji Kannon Temple is dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu, the bodhisattva deity of compassion, and is the most visited spiritual site in Japan, with more than 30 million visitors each year.
Japan’s most popular dish is ramen noodle soup. The story of one of the most popular ramen chains, famous for its pork-flavoured tonkotsu ramen.
I suggest a day trip by car to the mountain resort of Hakone, with stunning views of Mount Fuji. On request a visit to the onsen at the hot springs with a great view of Lake Ashinoko can be arranged. Hakone is one of Japan’s most famous hot springs resorts and is located next to Mount Fuji. During the tour you will admire Mount Fuji from the observatory at Ashinoko Skyline. Later you will follow a mountain trail to Owakudani a volcanic area famous for its sulphurous smell and white smoke.
In one of my articles I shared my fishing experiences. However with carp fishing professor Virginijus Virbickas we had also other fishing trips.
Tokyo and Kyoto are the most visited tourist destinations in Japan. But the Land of the Rising Sun has much more to offer than urban concrete jungles or thousands of temples. Japan is also home to traditional villages, untouched nature. Anyone from the chef to the CEO of the biggest company, from the retiree to the student, travellers with the most varied hobbies and leisure pursuits will find something to their heart’s.
First to Japan I came back in 2003. I joke that I have been living in Japan practically since the last century. In this article, I will give you an overview of the main tourist attractions to visit in the Tokyo megapolis. The tips are intended to take into account a 2-day itinerary.
Kyoto. Capital of capitals.The cradle of culture.City of a thousand temples. City of emperors. The heart and soul of Japan. The alpha and omega of the Land of the Rising Sun. Hundreds of epithets can be found about the old capital of Japan. But to put it very simply, if you have travelled in Japan and have not visited Kyoto, you have not been to the real Japan. In this article, I will look at the main tourist attractions to visit in Kyoto, the heart of Japan. The tips are designed to fit into a 2-day itinerary.
I have lived in Japan since almost the last century. Not only have I lived there, but I've also studied, worked for a huge corporation, and visited over a hundred schools in Tokyo. So my experience about Japan is multidimensional. Travelling with a guide who follows the news of the country day by day, who is interested in different areas, gives a whole new quality to the trip.
I have been to almost 30 of Japan's 47 prefectures. From Hokkaido in the north to the tropics in Okinawa I've travelled for both business and personal reasons. I've visited all the tourist hotspots and more in person.
Tourist travel in Japan is usually limited to wherever fast trains (shinkanse) can take you. However, if you want to see a truly authentic Japan, travelling by car opens up other possibilities. I drive a Nissan Serena, so I can organise exclusive offers for four travellers.
Working as a tour guide was not and is not my main job, so I can offer excellent value for money based on my compentence. I just enjoy interacting with different people and sharing my knowledge.
Having lived in Japan for more than twenty years, I have explored the country through and through. I share with you my travel accounts. I hope you find some of the information useful if you decide to explore this beautiful country.
