InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherMore Exotic than Crickets — the Strangest Food I’ve Ever EatenOrdered by my daughter at a Japanese restaurantFeb 18, 20248Feb 18, 20248
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherThe Salt Road — Nearly Forgotten Trade Route Between Itoigawa and MatsumotoIt started with a generous gesture from a rival warlordJul 25, 202315Jul 25, 202315
Diane Neill TincherSecrets of Iconic Japanese Inari ShrinesWhy all the foxes and red gates?Jul 2, 20215Jul 2, 20215
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill Tincher10 Surprising — or Not — Things You Must Never Do in JapanConsideration For Others is the KeyApr 21, 202249Apr 21, 202249
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill Tincher10 Essential Japanese Phrases to Learn TodayMinimum vocabulary needed while in JapanApr 28, 20226Apr 28, 20226
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill Tincher15 Insider Travel Tips for a Great Visit to JapanTravel tips from a long-term Japanese residentMay 12, 20227May 12, 20227
InGlobetrottersbyDiane Neill TincherEssential Shoe Etiquette in Japan — 3 Important Times to Change Your ShoesWhy are there so many slippers?Aug 8, 202214Aug 8, 202214
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill Tincher10 Tips for a Delightful Japanese Onsen ExperienceWhat you need to know before going to a public bath or hot springs in JapanAug 8, 20229Aug 8, 20229
InGlobetrottersbyDiane Neill TincherNakasendo Way — Hiking the Ancient “Road Through The Mountains”Off the beaten path in JapanMay 29, 202221May 29, 202221
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherShukubō—Temple-stay on Mount KōyaA night spent with monksApr 1, 20224Apr 1, 20224
InGlobetrottersbyDiane Neill TincherExperiencing the Rustic Magnificence of Mount HaguroWalking Amid Michelin Green Guide Star-Winning BeautyMay 20, 202212May 20, 202212
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherUdo Shrine — Secrets of a Mysterious Seaside ShrineRabbits, Rival Gods, and the Father of the First EmperorFeb 5, 20234Feb 5, 20234
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherKiso Horses — Overcoming the Disastrous Consequences of Meiji Era “Improvements”A critically endangered breed of adorable little horsesJan 26, 20235Jan 26, 20235
InGlobetrottersbyDiane Neill TincherOmatsu Daigongen — The Amazing Cat Temple of ShikokuA tragic woman and her cat, now Shinto deitiesJan 7, 20239Jan 7, 20239
Diane Neill TincherA Japanese Rural Innkeeper Served Me the Most Exotic Food I Have Ever EatenLittle-Known Traditional Japanese CuisineMar 29, 202222Mar 29, 202222
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherThe Magnificent Cranes of Izumi, KagoshimaThe Largest and Most Diverse Migration Ground in JapanJan 15, 20235Jan 15, 20235
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherTakkoku Seikōji Temple, One of Iwate Prefecture’s Hidden TreasuresA former battleground, now a sanctuary of peaceDec 12, 20224Dec 12, 20224
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill Tincher10 Things Visitors to Japan Think are Completely AwesomeEven after all my years in Japan, I can’t help but agreeOct 16, 20228Oct 16, 20228
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherShukunegi, Japan — The Town Where People Fish from BarrelsSado Island’s lesser-known treasureMay 25, 202215May 25, 202215
InJaponica PublicationbyDiane Neill TincherSakata, Japan — From Fame to Obscurity, but the Beauty Lives OnA former trading hub, Sakata holds hidden treasuresJun 17, 20229Jun 17, 20229