Kiso River Cormorant fishing: Experience 1300 years of history
It is around 6:30 p.m. afternoon on the picturesque Kiso River (Inuyama). Right at the end of the Japanese summer, when the sun has practically gone down, the spectacle of…
Visiting a sumo stable: How sumo wrestlers are training
During the 15 days that it takes the Grand Summer Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, the sumo wrestlers (rikishi) train daily from very early hours in the sumo houses or “stables”. In Aichi I…
Aki’s Home Visit: Trying a Yukata Dress-up Experience in Kasugai
In the summer season one of the unique experiences you can try when you are in Japan, is to wear a yukata. The yukata is the summer version of the kimono. It’s…
Tea Picking Experience at Nishio
From the harvest and collection of green tea to its consumption, Nishio is a complete paradise for tea lovers. To immerse yourself more in this rich culture, Nishio offers the opportunity to…
Owl Cafe Watadoll: Now the owls closer than ever
In April 2017, the Owl Cafe Watadoll opened, a owls and exotic animals cafe. Located near Osu shopping district, Watadoll Cafe offers a truly interesting and unique experience. It was…