Kisetsukan: Living with the seasons in Japan
The Japanese word kisetsukan (季節感) translates as “a sense of the seasons” (kisetsu = season, kan = sense or feeling) but its […]
Author: Erika
Turn your bathroom into a Japanese onsen retreat
One of the reasons why we chose the Izu Peninsula to base our inaka home is because of its access to hot […]
Japan’s 72 Microseasons
The four primary seasons in Japan, summer, autumn, winter, and spring, provide a compass for living intentionally, season by season, in the […]
Huntsman spiders in Japan
When you think of the scary, hairy, hand-sized spiders in Australia, most likely you’re picturing the huntsman spider. Did you know huntsman […]
Bucket List Atami Ryokan with Private Onsen
Relaxing in onsen in Atami is a luxurious experience that draws visitors from near and far. For guests wanting a private experience, […]
Ise-ebi from Minami-Izu
Ise-ebi (伊勢海老) or Japanese spiny lobster is a seasonal Izu peninsula delicacy that is harvested from the sea between mid-September and early […]