/feeds/travelvisionweekly.rss travelvisionweekly.com RSS ja cms Travel Vision,Inc. News http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2569 Nestled along the coastline of the Japan Sea is the white Tottori Sand Dunes. The dunes’ ever-shifting wind ripples on the surface and the changing colors of the seasons attract visitors year-round. This area is also being recognized as a venue for art events such as the "Sand Museum".Landscape Formed by WindsBeing the largest of the three great sand dunes in Japan, the Tottori Sand Dunes... 2011-04-27T17:25:12+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2565 There are many onsens (hot spring) renowned for its effect on the skin. Likewise, several onsens such as Dogo or Motoyu in Hakone, claim to be the oldest onsen in Japan. Among those, Tamatsukuri Onsen is one of Japan's oldest onsen with the longest history of being an effective onsen to produce beautiful skin.The first Onsen to be Famous for Improving Skin ConditionCompiled in 733 AD,... 2011-03-27T00:58:55+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2553 Every areas in Amakusa has its own original culture, such as “Namban (western culture),” “Kirishitan (Christian culture),” as well as cultures of “Fishing village” and “local specialties.” Amakusa's culture is so deep that it takes more than a day or two if you try to experience each ane every cultures of the islands.Amakusa Shiro is a famous young hero from the tragic “battle... 2011-03-13T00:49:58+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2543 Amakusa Airlines shows the islands in the Blue SeaSurrounded by blue sea and abundant with history, one would imagine Kyushu Amakusa in sunny summer skies. But it also has its beauty in cold season with its crisp air. Being 2000 meters in the sky, anyone would be excited to see the magnificent view of small islands in the calm spring sea while taking a trip on the local flights streaming between... 2011-03-06T00:08:34+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2532 "The Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido”, a series of ukiyo-e woodcut prints by Hiroshige Ando, introduced several posting stations in Shizuoka Prefecture, however, it is hard to learn about its present time from those ukiyo-e . Most tourists from Kanto/Tokyo area rarely visit the prefectural capital or the west side of Shiuzoka, as they rather enjoy hot springs in Izu/Hakone while admiring... 2011-02-27T00:05:58+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2528 In January, there was a hot topic for car lovers that Aston Martin, the world famous luxury car manufacturer, started selling a mini-car “Cygnet” that costs about 4.1 million yen (30,995 pound). Cygnet is a customized car based on Toyota's compact car, “IQ.” IQ was released two years before, but could not grasp the consumer's heart enough to be a big hit. I wonder what kind of people... 2011-02-20T00:56:05+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2508 Surrounded by Mountains such as Daisetsuzan in north and Hidaka Mountains in west, Tokachi area is one of the largest grain zone in Japan. Being the producing region for high quality flours and potatoes, Tokachi boasts to be the kingdom of grains with “1100% of food self-sufficiency!” On the other hand, the area is also a large-scale outdoor paradise where you can enjoy sports activities such ... 2011-02-13T00:15:54+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2497 Grassy green Hokkaido changes into icy cold land during the winter. Virtually everything is frozen once the snowstorm arrives. But one can also enjoy certain things from the harsh nature. That is, “Ban’ei Horse Racing” and “Nature Watching” in Doto and Tokachi-Obihiro area where you can make the most of the winter in Hokkaido.The air is crisp at 15 degrees below zero. Animals surviving... 2011-02-06T00:06:53+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2486 The automobile industry is struggling from the slow sales of cars, but not for camping car made from kei car (light motor vehicle), gradually becoming a trend. Riding a fuel-efficient car and having a private “room” to sleep in at the same time. The secret of the popularity lies in the fact that it meets these requirements. What exactly is kei-camper, the car Japan boasts to the world?Kei car ... 2011-01-30T00:55:41+09:00 http://www.travelvisionweekly.com/article.php?id=2475 Nabe, Japanese hotpot, is one of the things we enjoy during chilly seasons. Mizu-taki, yose-nabe, sukiyaki and shabu-shabu... From the northern areas, Hokkaido, Tohoku to Southern areas down to Kyushu and Okinawa, the Japanese archipelago has always been rich in local delicacies. Furthermore, new menus have been created from the recent nabe boom. Being in Tokyo, you will enjoy the privilege of... 2011-01-23T00:02:30+09:00