Beautiful Autumn in Tokyo: A Guide to the Best Foliage Spots
Having lived in Tokyo for the past 3 years and being a photographer, here are a few very photogenic spots in Tokyo I would highly recommend.
November 8, 2017
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Lake Kawaguchi Autumn Festival 2017: Viewing Momiji Corridor, Momiji Tunnel, and Mt. Fuji
This year the Lake Kawaguchi Autumn Festival runs from 1 – 23 November. Lake Kawaguchi, situated in Yamanashi west of Tokyo, is one of the best spots for viewing autumn leaves as the majestic Mt. Fuji acts as a stunning backdrop for the fall colors.
November 7, 2017
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Kumagaya – Humbly Splendid, Saitama’s Hub Comes to Life with Festivals
Kumagaya is an easy jumping off point from which visitors can head off to a multitude of places, including the nearby town of Nagatoro for a river cruise down the Arakawa River or some hiking in the ever-popular Chichibu mountains. Kumagaya itself hosts Saitama’s largest annual festival, the Uchiwa Matsuri.
November 9, 2018
5 Reasons Why the Oki Islands Should Be in Your Japan Bucket List
If you’re looking for something completely different — something remote, wild, and unspoiled — look to the cluster of islands on Honshu’s west coast, the Oki Islands, and let Japan surprise you. There are four main islands — the biggest, called Dōgo (Okinoshima), and three Dōzen islands (Nishinoshima, Chiburijima, and Ama).
November 9, 2018
A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing Hakuba
Have you decided to take your first ski trip in Japan this season but don’t know where to start? Then you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about skiing Hakuba.
November 9, 2018
The Symbol of Rapid Industrialization – Gunkanjima Island in Nagasaki
Thanks to the registration of UNESCO World Heritage sites along with other historic sites in Kyusyu, the uninhabited island is drawing more attention and becoming one of the most popular destinations for tourists. Let me share the amazing experience with you.
November 6, 2018
Satou Making in Your Home – Creating a Carving Knife From Samurai Sword Parts
Knives used to carve them are specialized tools called “satou” or “hidari-ba” which are more like tiny scrapers than knives. They look like dental picks for mythical creatures to be used by monstrous dentists. I acquired my first set of satou knives from master carver Kazuaki Nakamura but I needed a knife suited to my individual needs: One that was curved in the opposite direction to the knife included in the set.
November 6, 2018
Konnyaku Park, Gunma – Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Devil's Tongue
Konnyaku! What is it? Why is it in many Japanese dishes? Why do they have choking hazard stickers on many of the products? Well, all your answers and more could be answered at the Konnyaku Park in Gunma Prefecture.
November 6, 2018
Tsubame Onsen: Tiny, Milky, Secluded, and Free-of-charge
Located at the trailhead of Mount Myoko, the highest mountain in the Hokushin area, Tsubame Onsen is surrounded by forest and gives its visitors a private bathing time with abundant nature around.
November 5, 2018
Where are the Friendliest Deer in Japan?
Many tourists travel around Japan hoping to encounter some of its beautiful wildlife. They might want to see macaques relaxing in an onsen, a Tanuki streaking across the road or even a majestic Japanese deer.
November 5, 2018
Going up Mt. Kofuji on Hahajima (Ogasawara)
In addition to Chichijima, Hahajima is the only other Ogasawara island that is inhabited. Mount Kofuji is one of the hikes that can be done without a guide and at any time of the year. I would recommend you reserve 4-5 hour for this, as there are some beaches on the way that you can also visit.
November 5, 2018
5 Things to Eat in Sapporo
To get ready for your trip, you’ll need to know what to eat, and you don’t even need to leave the capital city of Sapporo.
November 2, 2018
Red Seals and Black Ink: A Beginner’s Guide to Shrine Stamps
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you’ll almost certainly have Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple visit on your itinerary—and if not, you should. If you want a one-of-a-kind souvenir, a goshuin is just what you’re looking for!
November 2, 2018
Autumn in Yamanashi Prefecture – A Great Time for Grapes and Mt. Fuji
Yamanashi, about 2 hours by bus from Tokyo, certainly changed a few perceptions I had of Japan: where Mt. Fuji was, where Japanese wine was made, what the technology to make the world's fastest train looks like. I had wondered about these before moving to Japan, but was completely unaware that one prefecture in the entire country could answer all of them at once.
October 30, 2018
