Taiyo Park: A whimsical journey around the world – with heart
July 30, 2025
Discover Hakucho Castle at Taiyo Park: A whimsical journey around the world – with heart … More Taiyo Park: A whimsical journey around the world – with heart
Category: Photo Stories
Urban Oasis – The Day Osaka
August 30, 2024
Osaka Resort: Hotel Lodge Maishima, a hidden green oasis – perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the city during the day, but escape to a ‘Forest Garden’ sanctuary at night! … More Urban Oasis – The Day Osaka
Wining & Dining in Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture
August 9, 2024
A few of my favorite drinking and dining options when visiting Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture – one of Japan’s top lesser known sightseeing spots. … More Wining & Dining in Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture
‘Little Kyoto’ – Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture
August 8, 2024
Many of Japan’s best tourist destinations have been preserved due to their locations well off the beaten path. The town of Tsuwano sits in a valley in western Shimane Prefecture near the border with Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is known as the Little Kyoto of the San-in Region and is highly recommended for travelers willing to … More ‘Little Kyoto’ – Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture
Soni Highlands, Nara Prefecture
June 6, 2024
Soni Kogen – stunning highlands deep within the mountains of Nara Prefecture. … More Soni Highlands, Nara Prefecture
Nara: Off The Beaten Path
April 8, 2024
Travel to lesser-known areas of Nara with a mission – the Junrei Stamp Rally! Visit four amazing temples, a museum, and an artistic cultural complex. On the journey, collect stamps and gifts – before earning a bracelet made of sacred wooden beads. … More Nara: Off The Beaten Path
PHOTO STORY: Kyoto by the Sea – Ine
May 13, 2023
In the far north of Kyoto Prefecture, along the edge of one of UNESCO’s ‘World’s Most Beautiful Bays’ sits the village of Ine. 230 funaya (traditional boat houses) from the Edo Period still line the shore. Ideal geography has protected them from the Japan Sea’s harsh winter swells. The village is a fantastic ‘get away … More PHOTO STORY: Kyoto by the Sea – Ine
Top Gunma Sightseeing Spots
March 1, 2023
Gunma is one of Japan’s most underrated prefectures. Located close to Tokyo, it is filled with interesting and unique sightseeing spots. Here are a few of my favorites! … More Top Gunma Sightseeing Spots
Top 10 – Nara Day Trip
December 8, 2022
If you have only one day to sightsee in Nara, here is a list of the TOP 10 things to see! … More Top 10 – Nara Day Trip
Kyoto’s Ohara District
January 18, 2022
Ohara is ‘countryside’ Kyoto – impressive temples, tasty cuisine, and interesting souvenir shops set among the rice paddies of a small village about an hour’s bus ride from Kyoto Station. For visitors who want to see a different Kyoto, Ohara is a great day or overnight trip from the city center. Ohara is split into … More Kyoto’s Ohara District