Tokyo has magnificent parks and equally impressive aquariums and zoos and here are the top picks.
Neighborhood Guide to Yokosuka Port
If you go along the Miura Peninsula of coastal Kanagawa Prefecture, you’ll find unique destinations.
A Guide to Visiting Mashiko Pottery Town
In Mashiko Town, Tochigi Prefecture, you’ll find a quirky and cool neighborhood. Here’s our best of Mashiko Pottery Town.
Visiting Hatoyama Hall in Edogawabashi, Tokyo
Hatoyama Hall is a western residence with Japanese traditions and English style garden.
A Quick City Guide to Edogawabashi, Tokyo
Edogawabashi itself is a small town, but it has a strong creative community.
Cherry picking in Fukushima
The cherry begins to ripen in early summer, and then the cherry picking season starts. Here’s a quick guide to where to get fresh cherries in Japan.
Exploring Nagano’s Neighborhood: What not to miss when visiting Nagano City
Nagano City developed as a temple city and now it has become the most popular city of a good balance of nature and city-life.
A Guide to Modern Art and Architecture in Atami, Shizuoka
Atami is home to some stunning examples of modern art and architectures.
Izu Peninsula: What to See & Do in Shuzenji hot spring town
I visited the Egawa House, combining a visit to Shuzenji Temple in a one day trip.
“Our Map Trip” Picture Book Locations in Yamaguchi
We visited Yamaguchi Prefecture to see real locations of a “Our Map Trip” picture book which I have loved to read to my kids over many years.