Japan’s Beautiful Flower Fields: What to See After Cherry Blossoms
Where and when to see shibazakura (moss phlox), nemophila (baby blue eyes), wisteria, roses and lavender in Japan.
Tokyo's Best Hot Chocolate (As Reviewed by a Jaded Romantic)
A dash of bitter in an otherwise sweet review.
The Magnificent Ceiling of Enpuku-ji
Not many temples allow you to lie down to take photos of the ceiling. Enpukuji in Choshi does.
The Train Depot at Nakanocho
The train depot by Nakanocho Station is home to cute vintage trains.
Maka L’ea: A Taste of Hawaii in Choshi
A Hawaiian cafe in Choshi, Chiba.
This was January.
Sweets buffets, hot springs and even burlesque. Find travel inspirations from my January highlights!
Recommended Tokyo Cherry Blossom Tours for 2019
One of the questions I frequently get from friends planning to visit Japan is when and where to see cherry…
The Aliens and Fish Shrines of Choshi Dentetsu (Video)
Out in Chiba, there’s a train line that takes you to tacky fish shrines and roof decks where you can summon aliens. Oh, and beautiful coastal views, too.
Puramu no Kuni & the Cave of Terrors: Gunma's Handmade Playground
Among Gunma’s hidden gems is an unpolished playground entirely handmade and surrounded by trees .
Racist Encounter in Japan
Every now and then your luck turns against you and you meet a rotten apple. This is one such story.