You searched for japan • Page 3 of 19 • Jessie on a Journey

Weaving, Shiisa And Ishiganto: Experiencing Culture On Japan’s Taketomi Island

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on September 4, 2020

“That’s Ishiganto,” explains Kyoko, one of the hotel staff. “There are many ghosts on Taketomi Island, and this plate tells ghosts they cannot go this way.” I sure hope ghosts can follow directions. I’m currently visiting Japan and staying at HOSHINOYA Okinawa, a traditional yet luxurious resort, getting a tour of the property. There are…Read more...

A Tale Of Two Japans: From Cosmopolitan Tokyo To Okinawa’s Tropical Islands

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on December 8, 2022

For those planning a trip to Japan, you don’t need a lot of time to have an array of experiences. In fact, in just a week I was able to experience the cosmopolitan city of Tokyo, as well as have an island adventure on Iromote Island and am immersive traditional experience on Taketomi Island. To…Read more...

12 Ways To Experience Culture In Tokyo, Japan

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on March 16, 2024

For many, traveling to a big city makes it hard to find the cultural immersion they’re looking for. On a recent trip to Japan I visited Tokyo and Takemtomi Island. While the tiny island with its heritage-listed village and preserved customs showcased culture in every corner, Tokyo was very metropolitan. In between the modern skyscrapers, 5-star…Read more...

Islands Of Adventure: Jungle Trekking On Okinawa’s Iriomote Island In Japan

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on December 8, 2022

While many travelers to Japan choose to stay in Tokyo, the islands of Okinawa are easily accessible via Japan Airlines and by boat. If you’re adventurous, your first stop in Okinawa should be Iriomote Island, a haven for backpackers offering jungle trekking, kayaking, diving, snorkeling, mud clamming, exploring star-sanded beaches and more. To help you…Read more...