Activities Hiking in Ome Maren Pauli How I accidentally discovered nature in Tokyo because I lost my way while I was trying to find a shrine.
6 Activities Nakanojo Garden Dorothee Tsunoda While in the past Japanese gardens were more formal, Nakanjo has taken... the charms of this sanctuary brings a childhood sense of play in the most
Culture The Finer Details of Japanese Beauty Elena Lisina That simple decorative style appeals to me the most.... To me, that is why natural colors are the distinctive trait of Japanese
15 Transportation Gotokuji District Elena Lisina One of the most popular images in Japan is of Maneko Neko.... summer and the sound of semaphores on the railway intersection reminded me
Culture Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1 Elena Lisina Soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the Kamo River and the mysterious Hanamikoji in the evening made me fall in love with Kyoto.
Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion I was lost in Miidera, a significant temple in Holy Land Otsu, muddled... The 14th Shrine of the 33 Kannon Pilgrimage in Otsu simply eluded me.
Culture 2 Days of Food & Culture in Aizu, Fukushima Celine Ong and valleys, the agricultural Aizu area is also known for its feudal past... A former post town, Ouchi-juku acted as a rest stop for travelers in the
Activities Reminiscing the Climb up Mount Fuji Amanda Ho The most popular period for people to hike up is from July to August, the... not have much physical exercise for months before the climb, I took the most