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Tadami Line and Autumn Foliage Mishima Fukushima Japan

Tadami Line Photography Guide: Best Spots for the 8 Bridges

May 17, 2026 / Autumn Foliage, Hidden Gems, Miyagi Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Snow Scenery, Tōhoku Region

For rail fans and travel photographers alike, capturing a lone train cutting through the misty, forested gorges of Fukushima and Niigata on the JR Tadami Line (只見線) is a bucket-list experience. Widely celebrated as Japan’s most picturesque local train lines, its winding route features eight distinct bridge crossings that offer breathtaking views in every season. […]

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Vegan and Gluten Free Restaurant in Tokyo's Jiyugaoka T's Restaurant

T’s Restaurant, the Origin of the Famous T’s Tantan

June 29, 2025 / Kantō Region, Tokyo, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

If you are a vegan, you might have heard of T’s Tantan, a vegan restaurant loved by most vegans in Tokyo. The famous vegan restaurant chain’s origin is T’s Restaurant (太陽と大地の食卓 T’s レストラン) in Jiyūgaoka (自由が丘). The owner was able to open T’s Tantan because T’s Restaurant was successful. So, if you ever plan to

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Tashiro Marsh Morning Frost Kamikochi Nagano Japan

The Best Guide to Tashiro Marsh and Tashiro Pond in Kamikōhi

January 11, 2025 / Autumn Foliage, Chūbu Region, Nagano Prefecture, National Places of Scenery Beauty, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

While not as famous as Kappa Bridge or Taishō Pond, Tashiro Marsh (田代湿原) and Tashiro Pond (田代池) located between the two scenic spots are picturesque throughout the year. Especially in the morning of the colder months, you will find these two spots extra stunning because the plants are covered by a thin layer of frost!

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The Shaved Ice Spot Nakamachi Hyouka Ten Matsumoto Nagano Japan

Nakamachi Hyouka Ten and Its Amazing Shaved Ice

March 23, 2025 / Chūbu Region, Hidden Gems, Nagano Prefecture, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

On a hot summer day, the best spot to visit on Nakamachi Street is Nakamachi Hyouka Ten (中町氷菓店). You will find phenomenal shaved ice made from natural ice made in Yamanashi Prefecture. We were a little bit hesitant to make an order because 1,500 yen isn’t exactly cheap. However, after taking the first bite, we

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The Recommended Spots Near the Lucky Cat Temple, Gōtokuji

February 19, 2025 / Kantō Region, Tokyo, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

The beckoning cat temple, Gōtokuji, is so famous among international tourists that the spot is already probably on your itinerary for Tokyo! If you are not in a hurry, we recommend stopping by one of the cafes or shops near Gōtokuji. Quite a few of them have cutely designed maneki-neko products too! The sweets created

Taiwanese Pavilion, Kyū-Goryo-Tei in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Tokyo Japan

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: An Oasis of Peace and Quiet

January 11, 2025 / Autumn Foliage, Cherry Blossom, Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, Kantō Region, Tokyo

Even if you haven’t been to Japan before, your image of Shinjuku is most likely an area in Tokyo that is filled with skyscrapers and crowds. While the stereotype is true, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑) is where you can escape the crowds and adore Japanese and Western-style beautiful gardens. Although it is one of

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Kanou Shojuan: Hidden Gem for Plum Blossoms in Shiga

January 11, 2025 / Hidden Gems, Kansai Region, Plum Blossoms, Shiga Prefecture

Another representative plum blossom spot in Shiga Prefecture is on the grounds of a traditional confectionery maker, Kanou Shojuan Sunai no Sato (叶匠壽庵寿長生の郷). As many as 700 plums produce fruits for the company to make Japanese sweets. The head office in Ōtsu was renovated from an abandoned village in 1985. The company takes

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The Best Guide to Kyoto Prefecture’s Plum Blossom Spots

July 3, 2025 / Kansai Region, Kyoto Prefecture, Plum Blossoms

Regardless the overtourism problem, Kyoto is undoubtably Japan’s most popular tourist destination. The ancient capital of Japan has so much to offer that many people are enchanted by its charms. If you plan to visit Kyoto in early spring, there are several spots for you to add to your itinerary to enjoy the seasonal flower,

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Nijō Castle: The Representative Spot to Feel Samurai’s World

April 17, 2025 / Autumn Foliage, Cherry Blossom, Kansai Region, Kyoto Prefecture, Plum Blossoms, World Heritage

One of the most popular attractions in Kyoto’s city center is Nijō Castle (二条城). The castle was a symbol of the samurai’s world but is also where the reign of the Tokugawa clan ended. Apart from the historical elements, it is also where you can enjoy seasonal colors, including plum and cherry blossoms and fall

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The Top Plum Blossom Spots in Ayabe City in Kyoto

January 11, 2025 / Kansai Region, Kyoto Prefecture, Plum Blossoms

If you plan to visit Amanohashidate (天橋立), one of the Three Views of Japan (日本三景, Nihon Sankei), between late February and early March, consider stopping by the plum blossom spots in Ayabe City on your way back to Kyoto’s city center. These spots are less known to tourists, so you won’t be pushed around when

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