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 →
Kamakura
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 →
Hiroshima
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 →
Miyajima
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 →
Takayama
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 →
Nagano
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 →
Gujo
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
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 →
Kumano Kodo
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 →
All Nippon Airways
Japan is calling!! At last, this is my chance to travel to my dream destination. I fly to Tokyo in April with All Nippon Airways, which is one of the best airlines in the world from Japan. With more than 2 weeks there, I have explore many wonders in central Japan and soak up the... Continue Reading →