Cherry Blossom

Mushiake-Setonoakebono-Setouchi-Japan

Setouchi City and the Amazing Scenery of the Seto Inland Sea

If you enjoy strolling along the beach as the sun slowly disappears from the horizon, be sure to stop by Setouchi City (瀬戸内市) in Okayama Prefecture. The sunset you will be seeing was chosen to be one of the Top 100 Sunsets in Japan! If you decide to book a “sunset kayaking course”, you can

Setouchi City and the Amazing Scenery of the Seto Inland Sea Read More »

Daio-Wasabi-Farm-Wasabi-Field

Taste the True Wasabi at Daiō Wasabi Farm

Visit Japan’s biggest wasabi farm, Daiō Wasabi Farm (大王わさび農場), to taste truly authentic wasabi in Azumino City in Nagano Prefecture! You are probably thinking, well, we have got that spicy green stuff in the Japanese restaurant in my neighborhood. But do you know over 95% of wasabi served in Japanese restaurants doesn’t contain any real

Taste the True Wasabi at Daiō Wasabi Farm Read More »

Inokashira-Park-Cherry-Blossom-and-Swan-Boats-Kichijoji-Tokyo-Japan

Inokashira Park: One of Tokyo’s Best Cherry Blossom Spots

Inokashira Park (井の頭公園) is Kichijōji’s landmark. That park is just a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji Station and has a ground of 42,000 square meters. Completed in 1917, it is the first suburban park in Japan. But the most important fact is that Inokashira Park is one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Around Inokashira

Inokashira Park: One of Tokyo’s Best Cherry Blossom Spots Read More »

Obuse-Chestnut-Path

Obuse – The Chestnut Town that All Sweet Tooths Must Visit

Obuse (小布施) is a lovely town in Nagano Prefecture, famous for its delicious chestnuts and ukiyo-e artist, Katsushika Hokusai, from the 16th century. Apart from the super sweet chestnuts, the best thing about this town is that it isn’t filled with tourists (*’▽’). You are guaranteed that you won’t be pushed around while exploring the

Obuse – The Chestnut Town that All Sweet Tooths Must Visit Read More »

The-YS-11-Jet-at-Tokorozawa-Aviation-Museum-Tokorozawa-Saitama-Japan

A Guide to What to Do at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park

If you are an aviation buff, the 50-hectare Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park (所沢航空記念公園) in Tokorozawa City is a spot of your interest! The Tokorozawa Aviation Museum is where you can get close to an aircraft and better understand the aviation industry. In addition, the vast park built on the site of Japan’s first official airfield

A Guide to What to Do at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park Read More »

Geibikei-Gorge-Autumn-Iwate-Japan

Geibikei Gorge and the Most Scenic Traditional Boat Ride

Want to appreciate the picturesque 2km gorge with cliff walls of more than 100 meters high on both riverbanks, and all you need to do is relax on a boat? Geibikei Gorge (猊鼻渓) in Iwate Prefecture is the perfect place for you! Adding to this unforgettable experience is the traditional Japanese ballad that your boatman

Geibikei Gorge and the Most Scenic Traditional Boat Ride Read More »

Genbikei-Gorge-Ichinoseki-Iwate-Japan

Genbikei Gorge and the Fascinating Flying Dango Rice Cake

Genbikei Gorge (厳美渓) is one of the two most stunning nature spots in Iwate Prefecture. Like most nature spots in Japan, it offers picturesque autumn foliage views. In winter, it is a snowy wonderland! But the most eye-catching thing about Genbikei Gorge has to be the Dango rice cake that flies between the gorge’s steep cliffs!

Genbikei Gorge and the Fascinating Flying Dango Rice Cake Read More »

Towada-City-Government-Office-Street-Spring-Towada-Aomori-Japan

Towada – One of the Most Stunning and Artistic Cities in Japan

If you are looking for a city in Japan with both breathtaking scenery and an artistic atmosphere, look no further than Towada City in Aomori Prefecture! In the center of the city, numerous statues complement the landmark of Towada, Towada Art Center. Not only are the artworks in the city all masterpieces from artists who

Towada – One of the Most Stunning and Artistic Cities in Japan Read More »