Shun Ogawa– Author –
Decades of cultural research fuel this historian’s narratives. He connects past and present through thoughtful explanations that illuminate Japan’s evolving identity.
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News
Japan’s Time-Slip Sesh: Vibin’ in Samurai and Geisha Districts
Yo, what’s the deal? Ever scroll through your feed, see those pics of Japan with the epic wooden houses and glowing lanterns, and think, “Is that even real?” It feels like a movie set, a fantasy world dropped into modern life. Well, lemm... -
Aomori
Japan’s Wildest Highway is a Staircase: Conquering the Legendary Route 339 at Cape Tappi
Yo, let's talk about roads. Not just any roads, but the kind that make you question the map, the kind that tell a story. In Japan, a country absolutely laced with engineering marvels and pristine highways, you’d think you’ve seen it all.... -
Kagoshima
Yakushima: Stepping Into a Real-Life Fantasy Forest That’s Older Than History
What’s up, fellow adventurers? Shun Ogawa here, ready to drop some serious knowledge on a place that’s straight-up legendary. We’re talking about an island that’s basically the final boss of nature, a spot so epic it feels like it was co... -
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Divine Intellect: Exploring the History and Legends of Japan’s Tenmangu Shrines
Yo, let's spill the tea on a real one from Japan's epic history. We're talking about a story so wild it sounds like it's straight out of a blockbuster anime – a tale of genius, political backstabbing, righteous fury from beyond the grave... -
Hokkaido
Okushiri Island’s Volcanic Soul: Sea Kayaking Hokkaido’s Wildest Coastline
Yo, let's get real for a second. There are places on the map that are just dots, and then there are places that get into your soul. We're talking about spots that have a pulse, a rhythm you can feel in your bones the moment you step off ... -
Hokkaido
Sapporo Snow Festival: A Winter Wonderland Flex That’s No Cap Epic
Yo, let's get real for a sec. Imagine a city that doesn't just endure winter, but decides to totally own it. A place where the streets don't just get covered in snow, they get transformed into a legit, larger-than-life art gallery made o... -
Shimane
Paddling Through Creation: Sea Kayaking the Epic Volcanic Coasts of the Oki Islands
Yo, what’s up, world travelers. Shun Ogawa here, dropping in to talk about a place that’s seriously off the grid and straight-up legendary. Forget the neon buzz of Tokyo for a minute. We’re going deep, way out into the Sea of Japan, to a... -
Fukuoka
Dazaifu: The OG Capital Where Ancient Vibes & Scholarly Swag Still Rule
Yo, what's up, world travelers and culture seekers! Shun Ogawa here, ready to drop some serious knowledge on a place that’s low-key one of Japan's most important historical hotspots. Forget what you think you know about ancient capitals....
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