About Yusuke

🌸 About Yusuke – Sharing Japan’s Hidden Beauty with the World

Hello, I’m Yusuke — the creator of Uncover Japan’s Hidden Gems. Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.

I live in a small countryside town in Japan, where life moves more slowly, nature feels closer, and traditions still shape the rhythm of daily life. I am 43 years old, a father to a lively six-year-old daughter, and the owner of a small local restaurant. Many of the dishes I serve are prepared using vegetables I grow myself in the fields behind my shop. Cooking with seasonal, home-grown ingredients is not just my job — it’s a philosophy that deeply influences how I see Japan.

When I’m not in the kitchen, I often spend my time working on small landscaping projects, helping neighbors maintain their gardens, or exploring quiet rural towns. These experiences have taught me the beauty of Japan that rarely appears in guidebooks: peaceful countryside paths, small shrines loved by locals, family-run inns, and natural hot springs hidden away in the mountains.

Over the years, I’ve also had the pleasure of building friendships with people from around the world — Kim from Korea, John from Austria, and Li from China. Their curiosity about Japan, along with their unique cultural perspectives, has helped me understand what information foreign visitors truly need. From questions about transportation and safety to vegan restaurants, tattoo-friendly onsen, and accessible travel for people with disabilities — I began to realize how many answers were missing in English.

This blog was born from that realization.

My goal is simple: to make Japan easier, safer, and more enjoyable for every traveler — especially those who feel unseen by traditional guides.

Whether you are a woman traveling alone, someone who needs accessible facilities, a vegan traveler, or simply a visitor who wants to discover Japan beyond the well-known attractions, I hope my articles provide clarity and comfort. As someone who lives here, raises a child here, cooks with local ingredients, and interacts daily with residents and visitors, I aim to share the kind of practical, trustworthy, real-life information that only locals can offer.

Every recommendation on this site is carefully selected based on personal experience, community knowledge, and reliable official resources. I believe that travel should be inclusive — a welcoming experience for everyone, regardless of background, culture, or needs.

Thank you again for visiting. I hope my writing helps you discover a Japan filled with warmth, authenticity, and hidden beauty. If you ever have questions or need travel advice, please feel free to reach out.

Welcome to Japan — from my countryside home to your next adventure.