Like this post? Help us by sharing it! (photos by Ken Francisco) Our inaugural HYPERJAPAN J-Pop and Go! tour was a great reminder that even going back to places that I’ve visited a dozen or more times can bring unexpected experiences, new surprises and untold amounts of fun! Working with the folks at HYPERJAPAN, we created a […]
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Manga and Anime Crash Course
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Nanao san is one of the latest additions to our office in Boulder, Colorado. She is also a keen reader of Manga and gives us her tips on the best Manga currently on the market in Japan… Manga, the Japanese version of comic books, might be one […]
Beyond Godzilla – A Cinematic Tour of Japan on Film
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The cinema might seem an unlikely source of inspiration of Japanese sightseers, but many famous films serve that purpose quite admirably. Examples include: Shunjiku/Shibuya (Lost in Translation) – Lost in Translation is as much as love letter to the Shinjiku and Shibuya areas of Tokyo as it […]
Trip Feedback through Haiku Poetry
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As with all of the InsideJapan Tour leaders, Steve Parker brings his own skills, knowledge and expertise to a group tour of Japan. A trip across Japan with Steve never fails to be inspiring, but our man has been bringing out the poetic side of travellers….after a […]