Sakura season: what’s all the fuss about?
Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are a big deal in Japan. They attract countless people and tourists from all over the world year after year. At first, we didn’t quite understand the hype around the...
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Tsushima Island – Where Tradition Meets Eco-tourism in Japan; published at japantravel.com
To promote travel in the lesser know areas of Japan, Viola has written an article that has been published at japantravel.com. This article about eco-tourism on Tsushima Island in Japan, has been published here....
Our life in ‘infamous’ Nagasaki
Besides the gruels of the atomic bomb, this narrow city nestled between the hills, actually has a rich and fascinating history! As a port city, Nagasaki has attracted many different cultures over the centuries;...
Sushi and beyond- how healthy is the Japanese cuisine?
When people think of Japanese food, certain images come to mind: the mouthwatering tender Wagyu beef from cows pampered with massages, fresh sushi available on every streetcorner, and, of course, that Japanese cuisine is...
Our new home: Japan!
A few weeks ago we landed in Nagasaki, our new home for a while. Many people want to visit Japan to experience its unique culture and beautiful nature, but it’s less likely they’ll end...
How sustainable tourism can help revive underpopulated regions of Japan
Three PhD students from the NTNU – Elok, Wan-Jou, and Viola – recently joined the Sakura Science Research Exchange program, which was fully funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). This program...
Hiking Kumano Kodo in winter (Nakahechi route)
Japan has many long-distance trails with great history, but one stood out for us in particular; the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail. The Kumano Kodo is a pilgrimage network along the steep mountain ridges...
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2024 2023 – Kumano Kodo trail and Kyoto + Nara 2019 – Okinawa
