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Atomic Bomb Survivor Met In Nagasaki
Nowhere else in the world, and only for a few more years due to ageing… Meet an atomic bomb survivor in Japan like I recently did thanks to Nagasaki International Tourism & Convention Association! Discussing with this 90 y.o. Japanese was my most special moment of 2024 ✨ It also gave a special feeling to…
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On Bluesky As SebastienPlus
I just created my Bluesky account “SebastienPlus“. My first post was: Hello Blue Sky! Excited to join the community 🙂 I’m Sébastien Duval, based in Tokyo. My passions include unearthing unique Japan, rejuvenating hot springs, delicious vegan cuisines… and helping develop regenerative tourism. Like-minded? Let’s chat! I’m looking forward to this fresh start on social…
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Onsen ♨️ Japanese Hot Springs
“Onsen” Japanese hot springs are one of the best things in Japan, especially after hiking in the countryside 🙂 Foreigners typically have two problems with onsen: (1) embarrassment to be naked in front of strangers and (2) restrictions due to tattoos. Associated to crime in Japan, tattoos close the door to most rejuvenating onsen. I’m…
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Kyoto
Kyoto is an ancient capital of Japan. Its region (Kansai) is the cradle of Japanese Buddhism so you can easily savour cruelty-free shojin-ryori Buddhist cuisine in Kyoto.
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Tokyo
I live in Tokyo and enjoy it. It’s very convenient with its public transportation (subways & trains), shinkansen high-speed trains (going to Nagoya/Kyoto/Osaka every few minutes) and its international airport Haneda. Surprisingly, HappyCow ranked Tokyo as the world №12 vegan-friendly city in 2025 🙂 Note: Despite its name, Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo Disneyland + Tokyo…
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T’s Tantan 🍜 Vegan Ramen & More
T’s Tantan stores exist in Japan inside Narita airport, Tokyo station (“Gransta Tokyo”), and Ikebukuro station. I frequently eat at T’s Tantan Tokyo station before riding my train back home. Their healthy menu includes permanent dishes and seasonal dishes. So far, all the dishes I tasted were flavourful. My favourite seasonal dish so far was…
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Life In Japan
Healthcare in Japan is amazingly cheap despite its high quality. It felt like a joke every time I paid at the dentist; how do they pay for salaries, equipment…? All the Japanese & foreign residents are covered by law, medical fees are regulated, patients pay 30% maximum, and monthly caps prevent debt! Take that into…
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Martial Arts Tourism 🥋 Japan Focus
Martial arts tourism is transformative tourism. It may transform your mind in minutes whether you watch or practice. Even just visiting a dojo exposes to forms of respect like bowing to the sensei (= instructor) or founder’s photo. Japanese martial arts are lifelong technical & spiritual journeys with roots in Shintoism and Zen Buddhism, as…
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Professional Photographer In Japan – For You, Your Couple, Your Family
Why should you hire a professional photographer while travelling solo, as a couple, or with your family in Japan? To capture your joy & surprise, frame you with selected landmarks under a specific angle, document your adventures with little-known sights appearing only at that time, during that season, with that weather… and immortalise you with…
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Nogaku – Noh Drama & Kyogen Comic Theatre
Nogaku (aka Nohgaku) is a type of Japanese theatre. Its two components, Noh drama and Kyogen comic theatre, are performed in the same space, including a walkway and stage. Traditional intermission between Noh acts, Kyogen makes the audience laugh in sharp contrast of the formal, symbolic, and solemn aspects of Noh. Nogaku typically features tales…