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Cathy Cawood

Japan Travel Partner

I fell in love with Japan long before I came here in 2003 to teach English, and it has proved to be a lasting romance. I love the history, the traditional architecture, the food, the strange and sometimes ridiculous contrasts, and the beautiful countryside. I lived in Shiga prefecture for one year, and in Kyoto for nine years, and now I live in Machida in Tokyo. I've traveled a little in Japan, but not nearly as much as I'd like to. I like traveling by train, but my favorite way to travel is bicycle.

I fell in love with Japan long before I came here in 2003 to teach English, and it has proved to be a lasting romance. I love the history, the traditional architecture, the food, the strange and sometimes ridiculous contrasts, and the beautiful countryside. I lived in Shiga prefecture for one year, and in Kyoto for nine years, and now I live in Machida in Tokyo. I've traveled a little in Japan, but not nearly as much as I'd like to. I like traveling by train, but my favorite way to travel is bicycle.

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Visiting an Ama Diver Hut in Toba

Visiting an Ama Diver Hut in Toba

Fresh seafood, sea views and cosplay

Northern Biwako Sunset

Northern Biwako Sunset

Cycling the Oku-Biwako Parkway from Makino to Ranten

Gallery

Machida Tenmangu Shrine

Machida Tenmangu Shrine

Tokyo

JR Tokyo Wide Pass

JR Tokyo Wide Pass

Tokyo

Go Souvenir Shopping in Old Japan

Go Souvenir Shopping in Old Japan

Mie

Kyoto

Mie

Latest articles by Cathy

Cherry Blossoms at Kofu Castle

Cherry Blossoms at Kofu Castle Reflections on the fleeting beauty of spring

Rustic Spring Beauty in Enzan

Rustic Spring Beauty in Enzan Photo walk from Enzan JR Station to Erinji

Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide

Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide Head for the best sakura spots in Yamanashi this spring

Erinji Temple in Autumn

Erinji Temple in Autumn Ladies in kimono, drying persimmons and lucky light

Autumn Hiking in Nishizawa Valley

Autumn Hiking in Nishizawa Valley One beautiful vista after another

Latest comments by Cathy

On Nametsu Waterfall 2 months ago

Looks wonderful! I love waterfalls.

On Erinji Temple in Autumn 4 months ago

Thank you Elena. This was a good photo day :-)

On Rustic Spring Beauty in Enzan 4 months ago

For peach and cherry blossoms in Yamansahi, the first and second weeks of April are the best time. These photos were taken on the 12th April,...

On Tea and Tradition at Taneya 4 months ago

You're welcome.

On Surreal Fukiware Falls in Numata 5 months ago

Me too. But not so many foreigners get to visit places like this. Luckily for me my Japanese partner knows lots of great spots, and we go on...

Recently shared by Cathy

Tori-no-Ichi

Tori-no-Ichi An open-air fair for good fortune

Taiko in Shimogo

Taiko in Shimogo Traditional arts in Fukushima's Shimogo region

Mount Takagawa's Azalea

Mount Takagawa's Azalea Colorful surprises in rural Yamanashi

Japan Rail Seishun 18 Ticket

Japan Rail Seishun 18 Ticket How to travel on Japan Rail for just ￥2,370 per day

Benifuji no Yu Onsen

Benifuji no Yu Onsen Onsen at Lake Yamanaka with beautiful views of Mt. Fuji