Hidden Christian Sites in Japan: A journey through the Nagasaki region and the Goto Islands
Japan is a mostly Buddhist and Shintoist country with very few Christians. However, it does have a long history of …
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Travels on the Goto Islands – Japanese Island-hopping
The Goto Islands, off the coast of Kyushu, Japan, are a remote and rugged archipelago with a rich history. The …
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Vegetarian food in Japan – a comprehensive guide for travellers
After nearly 40 years of traveling in Japan as vegetarians, we have some valuable insights to share. Here’s what you …
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Where to see Sagaribana flowers on Okinawa
On our most recent visit to Okinawa (Southern Japan) in July 2023 we finally had a chance to see the …
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Dragon travel worldwide – 2024 is the Year of the Dragon
2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac. Reason enough to thumb through our dragon snapshots from …
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Awamori in Okinawa – Japan’s lesser-known booze
If you think of representative Japanese alcohol, Sake is very likely the first drink that comes to mind. But have …
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Vegetarian food in Okinawa – a useful guide for vegetarian travellers
Over the years we have visited the southernmost prefecture of Japan, Okinawa, several times and we love these tropical islands! …
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A trip to the remote Noto Peninsula – get off the beaten track in Japan
Near the famous Wajima morning market we stumble upon an old-fashioned café. It looks like a relic from the 1950s …
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Best UNESCO sites in Japan – our insider Top 5
Japan is a heaven for travellers looking for UNESCO World Heritage sites. 25 sites in Japan belong to the UNESCO …
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The Yanbaru Region in Northern Okinawa | UNESCO
In 2021, the Yanbaru Region in Northern Okinawa became a new UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, along with some other …
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