10 Activities Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Aquarium Susan Tumanon An alternative to Disneyland if you are near Yokohama, this small island has great aquariums and amusement rides for the whole family..
12 Culture The birthplace of Kabuki Susan Tumanon See what stage props were used to produce sound effects during Kabuki plays and experience first hand what it feels to stand in..
9 Culture Trick or Treat Susan Tumanon My friends and I weren't able to enjoy the Halloween, so we decided to have a fun weekend and give ourselves a treat by going..
8 Activities Walking along Uji River Susan Tumanon The Uji River, south of Kyoto, is often associated with the Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji". This beautiful river was the setting..
10 Culture Shinjuku Gyoen - Cherry Blossoms Susan Tumanon Another popular cherry blossom spot is the Shinjuku Gyoen. The park grounds are spacious and Japanese garden landscapes are beautiful...
8 Activities Mt. Takao - Cable Car & Chair Lift Susan Tumanon The highlight of the trip was riding the cable car (the steepest in Japan) up the mountain and going down on the chair lift. If..
12 Culture Photo Highlights: Hiroshima Flower Festival Susan Tumanon The annual Hiroshima Flower festival held during Golden week features a flower parade and an array of performances.
9 Culture Ueno Park - Sakura Season Susan Tumanon I often see Ueno Park on Japanese TV whenever cherry blossom season approches. I decided to see what the buzz was all about.