Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In the autumn there are the turning leaves, in the summer there’s hot sun and lush green landscapes, and in the spring there is (of course) the famous cherry blossom. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
October 2014
Japanese Street Fashion
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japanese street fashion is never more evident that during Tokyo Fashion Week… There is a saying in Japan that goes: “Deru kui wa utareru”, or “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.” In other words, conformity is key. This saying is often trotted out by those […]
Japanese Ministry of Environment & Us
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In terms of the Japanese Ministry of Environment & us, as a representative of InsideJapan Tours I’m proud to say I’ve been working closely with the Japanese Ministry of Environment to help them promote overseas tourism in their National Parks. Together with loads of great local people, several […]
Japan: Country of diversity?
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The idea of Japan as an ethnically and culturally homogenous country is a pervasive one, both in Japan and across the world. For foreigners, the idea of Japan as a homogenous country is pretty ingrained – and for most Japanese (as any expat in Japan will tell […]