Soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles
These delicious buckwheat noodles that are eaten cold, or served hot in soup, have a special place ...
Parks & Gardens
Japanese gardens are not confined to the art of bonsai. Moss gardens, rock gardens, and landscaped ...
Hot springs & Public baths
Sources of relaxation synonymous with wellness spas (onsen) and public baths (sento) delight the ...
Temples & Shrines
Pagodas, pavilions, monasteries, Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and altars dot the Japanese landscape. ...
Museums & Galleries
Japanese people love museums and galleries. From the most prestigious to the most unusual, Japanese ...
Walks & excursions
The beautiful seasons, visiting cities or a taking a hike, your adventure to Japan. Follow in the ...
Activities for kids
Our family travel tips and advice, where to go and activities that the whole family will enjoy.
Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and its big red gate rising from the water is one of Japan's most ...
Matsumoto Travel Guide
Overlooked by nine peaks over 3000m, Matsumoto and its castle is a true natural fortress. Check ...
Visit Tokyo
This modern metropolis stretches out as far as the eye can see. More than just a city, Tokyo is ...
Visit Nara
Nara is located in the Kansai region and was Japan's first imperial capital. Nara has a wealth of ...
Visit Kyoto
Once the capital of Japan, Kyoto is a traditional Japanese city that attracts thousands of visitors. ...
Visiting the Islands of Okinawa ...
Tourists often overlook Okinawa, although it is only a two and a half hour flight from Tokyo. Discover ...
Kanazawa Travel Guide
A medium-sized city nestled between the Sea of Japan and the Japanese Alps, Kanazawa has plenty ...
Himeji Travel Guide
It's castle - the most famous and most visited of Japan - makes Himeji a must for any visit to Kansai. ...
Five not-so-unusual objects ...
Exit the maneki-neko and other daruma, today Japan Experience presents five very cute everyday objects ...
Kawagoe, Little Edo
Half an hour from Tokyo, Kawagoe is a good day trip, from Kita-in Temple and Buddhist statues to ...
The rakan, the greatest disciples ...
In Japanese Zen Buddhism, the rakan, also called arhat, are the greatest disciples of Buddha.
Shinrin-yoku: forest bathing
62 areas in Japan have been declared therapeutic areas. But where to go forest bathing near Tokyo?
The most beautiful Japanese ...
The Zen garden is one of the iconic images of Japan: these dry gardens, composed of sand, rocks, ...
Explore Japan in summer 2020
Japan has closed its borders to many countries and the most popular sites are now deserted. This ...
Kinashi Bonsai
This small neighborhood in the town of Takamatsu, on the island of Shikoku, is home to some 270 ...
Spiritual retreats in Japan
Good for body and mind, spiritual retreats are attracting more and more travelers. Particularly ...
Ikigai, the secret of Japanese ...
What is your reason for being? A very large question, but which, according to the Japanese, could ...
Karate
Karate is the most famous martial art in Japan, a martial art with spectacular kicks made popular ...
Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens
The Shinshoji Zen museum and gardens, near Hiroshima, offer visitors a stroll through a complex ...
Daichi-ji garden
The Daichi-ji garden, not far from Kyoto, offers a floral picture made up of massive azaleas whose ...
The art of Bonsai
In 2014, the centenary of the first bonsai exhibition was celebrated in Tokyo. A 1500 year old practice ...
Recharge your batteries with ...
Zen allows those who practice it to find calm and simplicity in life, in particular through meditation.
The philosophy of wabi-sabi
Live a simple life, accept the imperfection of yourself and the world, but also love everything ...
