
When people think about visiting Japan, the big names usually come to mind first, like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But hidden away in between the busy capital and the famous views of Mount Fuji lies Suruga, a place that feels different from the usual tourist spots. […]

Japan is a country where each season offers a multitude of festivities. Among which, summer festivals, or matsuri in Japanese, occupy a prominent place in the people's hearts. While some famous matsuri attract huge crowds of visitors each year, such as the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto […]