Tokyo has magnificent parks and equally impressive aquariums and zoos and here are the top picks.
Togakushi Shrine visiting old Japan Town
Togakushi Shrines: the setting is idyllic, scenic and unique with plenty on offer to see and do. Here’s a quick guide on Togakushi area.
Togakushi Ninja Experience in Nagano
Mount Togakushi (1,904 m) used to be one of the training fields for monks and Togakushi is said to be one of the major sites where Ninja trained. Here’s a quick guide but you can find out more to help plan your own visit.
A quick trip to Naritasan Park
If you have 2-3 hours before leaving from Tokyo, but at least want to see an old Japanese town, Naritasan Park would fit in to such a short visit.
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.
One Day in Iizaka Hot spring in Fukushima
We went to Iizaka Hot Springs to take a bath in the early afternoon after cherry picking in Fukushima.
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.