My Journey. My Stories
Ohayō (Good Morning), Tokyo. We meet again!! Welcome to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, a mega city that will blow your mind. Tokyo is blended with ancient traditions and modern innovation. It has beautiful parks and ancient temples mixed with super-modern buildings and culinary food. This is my second time in Tokyo after my last... Continue Reading →
Located an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is a beautiful seaside city in Kanagawa prefecture. The charming city is a perfect escape from the bustling metropolitan to unwind the calmer side of Japan. It is home to ample temples and shrines, beaches and a serene bamboo groove that’s a smaller scale than the Arishayama bamboo forest... Continue Reading →
Okayama is a quiet and small city in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The city is often overlooked by travelers to its neighboring Hiroshima and Osaka- which is obviously a shame! Its prefecture is named the "Land of Sunshine" since it has more sunny days than other parts of Japan and can expect some nice... Continue Reading →
Lies in the Chugoku Region of Japan, the city of Hiroshima (広島) is a beautiful blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. It was founded in 1589 as a castle town on the Ota River delta. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the city has transformed rapidly into an urban center. Hiroshima was marked by... Continue Reading →
Located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Miyajima (宮島) is a small island on the southeastern coast of Hiroshima City within its bay. Known as the “Island of God”, the island is an incredible destination with scenic views, impressive cultural sites and sacred wildlife. My 3-day visit to Hiroshima has landed me on the Island of God. Miyajima... Continue Reading →
Blessed with rich history and culture, Takayama is nestled in the Hida region of the Gifu prefecture in the Japan Alps. The well-preserved town is known for its historical townhouses, enchanted temples and shrines, famous sake breweries, unique Hida beef and traditional festivals. Takayama dated back to 400 years ago to the Edo era when... Continue Reading →
Tucked in the central Chibu region of Japan, Nagano is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture which is surrounded by mountains. The city is filled with breathtaking natural landscapes, beautiful shrines and charming onsen towns. Nagano is well known for its snow activities and was the host of the Winter Olympics in 1998.... Continue Reading →
Lies in the central Mie Prefecture on the Shima Peninsular, Ise is home to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan. The city has a long-standing title called Shinto that literally means "the Holy City" or "the Capital of the Kami". This historical Ise town was a destination for countless pilgrims across... Continue Reading →
Nestled within the prefecture of Gifu, Gujo Hachiman (郡上市) is a charming riverside town that is just less than 2 hours away from Nagoya city. This rural town sits in the valley where three major fast-running rivers: Yoshida, Kodara and Nagara Rivers merged to form a natural moat around an area at the foot of... Continue Reading →
Nagoya is located in central Japan on Honshu Island, the largest island in the country. It is the third most populated urban area in Japan and the fourth most populous city with a population of over 2 million residents who called the capital of the Aichi Prefecture home. This populous city is famous for being... Continue Reading →
One of the best places to go hiking in Japan is the Kumano Kodo trail. The destination is a historic pilgrimage trail literally off the beaten path and has been trekked for thousands of years. Located about 100 kilometers south of Osaka city on Japan Peninsula, the Kumano Kodo is an isolated sacred site of... Continue Reading →
Japan is arguably one of the most beautiful country in the world. After spending more than 2 weeks, I would see why this country has been beloved by many travelers. "The Land of the Rising Sun" as many people called, is rich with fascinating history, amazing culture, brilliant ancient and modern architecture, stunning natural landscapes... Continue Reading →
Jack on Adventure 