Latest Update One summer morning. I am a 5-year-old boy. Today it’s hot. Mom has been in a weirdly good mood since morning. Mom and dad seem to be having a fun conversation. Mom gives me a bath, and today she dresses me in cool clothes. She also looks fancier than Read more…
By Nina Smith – Founder & Director TravelPaws I’m certainly no stranger to visiting Japan. Having lived, worked and studied here in my younger years, I had acquired a certain degree of knowledge and experience that took me places and gave me confidence. I lived with a host family during Read more…
YouTube has proven itself as not only a place to be entertained, but also a site where you can learn, share, and come together as a community. Kirapika Smile Channel is a YouTube channel with a big goal – to build awareness for the SCN8A and to show that show Read more…
Prince Shōtoku was a semi-legendary figure in Japanese history. In addition to his role in the spread of Buddhism to Japan in the 7th century CE, Prince Shōtoku is also remembered for his contributions to the development of Japanese culture and governance, including the creation of Japan’s first constitution. In Read more…
Located on the Sea of Japan at the Western end of Honshu, Shimane is a prefecture that often falls below the radar of most tourists. However, it is rich with history and the home of much of Japan mythology and not to be missed. Recently, I (Accessible Japan’s founder, Josh Read more…
By Sarah Nishina Kochi is located on the island of Shikoku and is the prefectural capital. Kochi is blessed with beautiful nature, sparkling oceans, clear rivers and deep green forests which cover around 85% of the land. It is home to many of the temples on the world famous Shikoku Read more…