Mathieu, Author at Otashift

The Mystical Yakushima Cedar: Hiking in The Princess Mononoke Forest!

May 29, 2021December 5, 2019 by Mathieu

I’m pretty sure (or hope) that most of you guys have already watched the movie “Princess Mononoke” from Studio Ghibli. Did you know that Miyazaki and the team based the setting of the movie from a real place in Japan? They did, and the place is called Yakushima, which is located in Kyushu, the southernmost … Read more

All You Need to Know About Kamikochi: Japanese Alps!

May 7, 2021November 6, 2019 by Mathieu

From mid-April to mid-November, going to the Kamikochi valley is a unique way to enjoy Japan’s landscapes while escaping the unbearable moist heat of its summer. Part of the Northern Japan Alps, and conveniently accessible from the major hubs of central Japan, Kamikochi receives around two million visitors every year. The best way to find … Read more