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
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Soni Highlands, Nara Prefecture
June 6, 2024
Soni Kogen – stunning highlands deep within the mountains of Nara Prefecture. … More Soni Highlands, Nara Prefecture
Kyoto’s Kibune: Reasonable Kawadoko Dining
July 6, 2023
Looking to enjoy kawadoko (platform over the river) dining in Kyoto’s Kibune, but not able to spend the time and money needed to eat a kaiseki meal? Here is a list of reasonable kawadoko dining options! … More Kyoto’s Kibune: Reasonable Kawadoko Dining
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
Day Trip to Mt. Oyama for non-hikers
January 12, 2022
Hikers and non-hikers alike should consider a day trip to Mt. Oyama, Kanagawa Prefecture. … More Day Trip to Mt. Oyama for non-hikers
What & Where is it? Kansai Explained
January 13, 2021
The Kansai Region consists of Hyogo, Kyoto, Mie, Nara, Osaka, Shiga, and Wakayama prefectures. The area is considered the cultural heart of Japan and is home to many World Heritage sites. Here is a short run-down, with regards to sightseeing, on each of the prefectures within Kansai – from a personal perspective. … More What & Where is it? Kansai Explained
Living in Japan: Places to visit before international tourists return
June 12, 2020
If you are currently living in Japan, consider visiting these popular sightseeing spots before inbound tourists are allowed back into the country. Due to overtourism, the atmosphere of many of these locations has changed dramatically in recent years. They are currently more relaxed, but when the country opens up, they will, again, be inundated with … More Living in Japan: Places to visit before international tourists return
Shirakawa Mini-Walk, Central Kyoto
March 30, 2020
Kyoto’s Shirakawa, or ‘white river’, was so named due to fine-grained white sand that, in the past, was carried downstream from the mountains. A lovely section of the Shirakawa, which is now just a shallow stream, connects the Heian Shrine with Gion Higashi – where it runs into the Kamo River. There are cafes, restaurants, … More Shirakawa Mini-Walk, Central Kyoto
Atami – Hot Spring Resort by the Sea
February 8, 2020
For almost 1000 years, Atami has been known for its hot springs. During the 1980’s, the city was booming and many giant resort hotels and condominiums were built. In the 1990’s, Japan’s economic bubble burst and Atami began a long slide into disrepair. However, with a gorgeous location, ever-flowing hot springs, and easy access from … More Atami – Hot Spring Resort by the Sea