With its cosmopolitan, modern cities, advanced transportation and technology, and small geographical size, it can be challenging to find greenery, nature, and places with few people in Japan––especially for those visiting Tokyo. However, thecountryside in Japanis accessible when using theJR Pass....
Tohoku, deep northern area of Japan is a great destination to see rural charms of Japan. Enjoy visiting hot springs, historical town with samurai houses and important shrines, beautiful scenery of Matsushima which is considered as one of the three best scenic spots in Japan, going up the mount...
of style-based workplaces and community of style, the chapter explores the reconfiguration of workplaces, examining phenomena such as working in co-working spaces and workationing (working while on vacation), based on fieldwork in Shibuya (urban area) and Shirahama (rural area), Japan. Findings...
which took place in the city center. Once they were sent to their workplaces in remote areas, it became more difficult to stay in touch. The Covid-19 pandemic and poor internet connectivity in some locations further complicated access. Many technical interns also preferred not to talk to me...
of the lake area, each with their own unique back story (I won't share any spoilers here!). If you are in the area or want to escape the maddening crowds in Kyoto, their guided tours should certainly be on your list. T & R, thanks again for sharing your time and places with me...
Propaganda media such as magazines and pictorials linked domestic Japan with its empire and touted desirable behaviors for all Japanese subjects where women raised future soldiers, supported their men as they went to war, and took their places at work in both urban and rural locales....
Exploring Japan’s culture and cuisine, as well as its wild places and wildlife,For Fukui’s Sakeis an adventurous,humorous and sometimes poignantinsight into the frustrations and fascinations that face an outsider living in small town, backcountry Japan....
This movement of young people, and Japan’s long and lengthening life expectancy, has led to an extraordinary preponderance of old people in far-flung places. Some 37% of those living in depopulated areas are over the age of 65, about ten percentage points more than the national rate, accor...
as well. For example, you may be able to visit the Iya district, which is said to be one of the last secret spots in Japan, or Ochiai Village, which is an Important Traditional Architecture Preservation district. These and other places are sights you can only enjoy in Tokushima prefecture...
One of our experiences was certified as one of the top 10 experiences in Japan of Tripadvisor 2019 Travelers' Choice. We provide only private tours that mostly made for small groups and travellers seeking DIFFERENT experiences. We take guests to non-touristy places that unlisted on any guide...