The Best of Kamakura: A Kamakura Walking Guide

After a long exciting week in Tokyo, you might be eager to experience more calm wabi-sabi philosophy beyond the hussle of the city and capture the best of four seasons in the process. When my friends don’t have much time to go to Kyoto, I strongly recommend visiting Kamakura to see very traditional temples and …

May’s seasonal Nama-gashi

Where to find the Best Japanese Sweets in Kamakura

If you’re looking for where locals go for Japanese sweets (Wagashi), this is a comprehensive list of where you will find the best Japanese sweets in Kamakura. Fortunately in Kamakura there are endless options to select from. The below list comprises all my favourite places where I tried the tasty delights several times. 1. Mikazukido …

View from Mount Senkoji

How to Spend One Day in Onomichi, Hiroshima

You can make a day trip to Onomichi from two cities: Hiroshima and Okayama. Both of these are major cities with many Shinkansen Bullet trains arriving daily from Osaka and Tokyo. After visiting Korakuen Garden in Okayama, we decided to explore and experience all this city has to offer – from incredible views to one …