No Ordinary Walk in the Forest: A Visit to Iinan-cho, Shimane Prefecture
Looking for relaxation? Jenny Yamamoto shares a forest bathing location near Hiroshima where you can soak up negative ions to your heart and soul’s content.
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Sandankyo Gorge Nature Tour
Sandankyo is a spectacular natural wonder right on Hiroshima’s doorstep. Almost completely unknown to anyone other than local villagers until
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Where did the bunnies on Rabbit Island come from?
Just how did the tiny island of Okunoshima become bunny paradise?
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Daytrip to Joge town
Any new learner of Japanese kanji will be happy to read the simple characters of ‘Joge 上下’ (up & down)
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Hofu Cultural Trip
Hofu in Yamaguchi Prefecture flies under the radar, but it is a city with a rich history and full of culture.
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Cultural day trip to Hofu
Join us on a day trip to Hofu in Yamaguchi and get cultured while you get paid!
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Zero Waste Academy Tour
Kamikatsu town is the smallest on Shikoku island, nestled in the mountains outside of Tokushima city. I made the four-plus
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Inspiration of a Zero-Waste Town
Dividing you garbage into 60 different categories may seem extreme, but my visit convinced me that it’s something every community
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“Sakura Station” Ushio
Spring 2017 is the last chance to ride the train to enjoy the cherry blossoms at “sakura station” Ushio on
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Magical Miyajima in Autumn
November in Hiroshima usually offers beautiful clear, often warm days to enjoy the autumn colors outdoors. There is no better
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