Opinion Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

Japan’s Nature – Genuine Tranquility or Placebo?

The natural scenery of Japan’s rivers, lakes, and mountains carry a certain aesthetic associated with calmness, but is it a placebo effect?

For such a small island nation, Japan has a HUGE variety of places to visit from top to bottom. Check out my top 5 picks below!

At 3,776 meters tall, Mt. Fuji stands alone in its majestic beauty, taking on new looks and giving off different aura in every season of the year.

The obvious answer is yes, after all, Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, but what does it truly mean to be a safe country?

Forget about ramen and sushi (for now) and take your Japan experience to the next level with these 5 mouthwatering Japanese dishes!

It’s an interesting question that often circulates around the Internet. Here’s my honest take as a foreign resident in Japan for 3 years.

I’ve done my fair share of hiking all over the world, but there are a few unique traits of Japan’s hiking routes that I want to highlight.

It’s the question that every Japan-obsessed foreigner must ask themselves, is the move worth it? Here’s what I think about living in Japan!