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Our visit to Maruyama Senmaida was in late spring when cherry blossom had long passed. It was our third do-it-yourself, self-driven trip to Japan.  This time the trip spanned 19 days, Read More…

There’s nothing quite like strolling along a plover path to a hidden wisteria arbor, or across a yatsuhashi (8 plank bridge) in the middle of a purple iris marsh.  A Japanese Garden is Read More…

A Happy New Year to everyone, and we hope you had a great time during the holidays. We trust most of you have smoothly returned to the pace of regular daily routine, Read More…

Welcome back to Goin’ Japanesque!, and this is our third installation of the Simon and Martina series. Last week Martina surprised us with her cooking skills but this week, Read More…

Last week we have brought to you the first food adventure on Goin’Japanesque! by Simon and Martina, visiting Pompompurin café in Kichijoji, Tokyo. We had been wondering Read More…

We have introduced many unique cafes in Japan in the past, and this time Simon and Martina, a popular pair of YouTubers offers their experience. This is their first article Read More…

Tokyo was the center of power in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868) as the shogun resided. And today there are many scenic spots and famous landmarks reminiscent of Read More…

The very first time I came across a maiko, I knew not what she was. Then I read and read and read and…finally last summer in Kyoto, I almost became one. Read More…

Japan is a country where topics such as yokai monsters are still familiar topics in everyday life.

The people of the country have passed down Read More…