Discovering Japan: our topic by topic guide to Japan

Tokyo, avec son foisonnement d'activités et sa multitude d'attractions a de quoi vous tenir occupé pendant un long moment, mais cela n'empêche pas qu'un petit tour au-delà de sa périphérie est touj

Il ne cesse de fasciner et d’attirer les visiteurs venus découvrir les sources chaudes et les forêts alentour.

Located in Sasebo, in Nagasaki prefecture, it is one of the most beautiful panoramas in Japan.

This small neighborhood in the town of Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku is home to some 270 bonsai specialists who alone produce 80% of the country's bonsai pines.

Amidst lush vegetation stands the Daichi-ji zen temple.

Goryokaku is a fortress inspired by Vauban's construction techniques, built in order to establish the power of the shogun in this region.

Meoto Iwa, literally "Married Couple Rocks" or "Husband and Wife Rocks," are sacred rocks located in the sea near Futami, a small town in Ise, Mie Prefecture.

With its many buildings and bustling center, hectic Tokyo is not necessarily the city that we think of when we talk about spiritual retreats in Japan.

Kyoto, the city with 1,000 temples, is home to some of the most impressive Zen Buddhist complexes in the country.

Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts. Located in Gunma prefecture, north-west of Tokyo, it attracts onsen lovers all year round.

Onsen are a huge draw for visitors to Hokkaido.

Noboribetsu Onsen is one of the most famous hot spring resorts on the northern island of Hokkaido.

Echizen Soba no Sato is a soba factory in Echizen city.

Aqua Park Shinagawa is in the heart of the Japanese capital, a beautiful renovated aquarium to delight young and old alike.

Discover gigantic ephemeral sculptures of sand, gathered in a vast room at the Tottori Sand Museum.

Located in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Kamikochi valley remains, for those lucky enough to have gone there, a lasting memory.

Salt production is very developed in the Noto peninsula. One of the rare places in the country where the salt workers maintain the traditional method of harvesting called agehamashiki seien.

Nagano prefecture is home to Daio Wasabi Farm, the largest wasabi farm in Japan! Open all year round, you can learn all the secrets of this key ingredient of Japanese cuisine with a guided tour.

The festivals (matsuri) in Japan are colorful moments that often reveal another side of the Japanese: their customary reserve gives way to exuberance but perfectionism is always in order, each cel

Very important for the Japanese, there will be three martial arts during the 2020 Olympic Games taking place in Tokyo.

Between Olympic events, spectators will also be able to discover Japanese culture in the heart of Tokyo.

Sunshine Sakae shopping mall opened in 2005 in the heart of Nagoya, and is located west of Oasis 21 and the TV Tower.

The hiyoko manju is a treat made in Fukuoka since 1912. It's in the shape of a small chick, and comes in various flavors depending on the season. It is Fukuoka's top omiyage (souvenir).

Hakata Station is a major station in the Japanese railway network. It brings together regional lines, national lines with the Shinkansen and the Fukuoka subway.

You may know Aoyama Flower Market for its exceptional bouquets, but this chain of Japanese florists also has another string to its bow: owner of tea rooms!

Being vegan can be difficult in some parts of the world, with the movement not necessarily popular, or currently achievable, worldwide.

The parfait, or ice cream sundae, a popular dessert in Japan, reaches new heights and comes in incredible flavor combinations at this Kyoto cafe.

Neufheures en automne, neuf heures en hiver, neuf heures au printemps,neuf heures en été… Chaque vingt et un du mois à la même heure,les alentours du temple Toji s’animent. 

Known as the pantry of Fukuoka, the Yanagibashi Rengo market has over the years become essential to local life.

The hoarse voices of grandmothers calling out out from behind their stalls, traders dealing customers.The smells of fresh fish, spices and candy tempt passersby. The liveliness of Ameya Yokoc

PomPomPurin, the little yellow dog created by Sanrio group, now has three cafes in Tokyo. Discover the original, located on Takeshita-dori in the heart of Harajuku.

For a day out that will delight the whole family, enjoy Nagashima Spa Land: a huge amusement park and water park near Nagoya!

Located in LaQua Mall near Korakuen Railway Station, Moomin Bakery & Cafe is one of Tokyo's most popular themed cafes. The reason for its success?

Cosplay has become an element of the everyday landscape in Japan.

The new Hotel Koé opened on February 9, 2018 in Shibuya, right in the heart of Tokyo.

A brand new Pokémon cafe opened in Tokyo on March 14th. What a delight for fans of the Pokémon franchise, hugely popular in Japan and elsewhere!

Every neighborhood on the Yamanote line is unique. Whether it's the architecture, the people, or the shops, each station has its own identity. That goes for the food, too!

With 234 restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide, Tokyo is one of the most renowned cities in the world in terms of gastronomy. Yet dining out may not be as expensive as you think.

Halloween is very popular in Japan. And especially in the capital, where there are special events throughout the month of October.