With the summer heat and humidity upon us, heading outdoors is becoming more of a struggle than a pleasant endeavor. And for people like me who aren’t fond of high temperatures, Todoroki Valley promises a cool escape from Tokyo’s sticky atmosphere.
Under the MEXT scholarship, I studied Gender and Media at the University of Tokyo from 2011 to 2014. Here’s how I got in.
Only 2 hours away from Shinjuku, Mt. Mitake welcomes guests to refreshing sights.
Sadness was, after all, a familiar friend, one that you no longer shut the door to as you grow older; one that you invite in, chat with, and say goodbye to knowing that you’ll see each other again.
Mother Farm is an easy day trip from Tokyo that you can enjoy with family and friends. Get to see and play with farm animals including cows, sheep and even capybaras!
Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Mt. Tsukuba is a hike that suits both seasoned and casual hikers.
Basic Info Tsukuba Wanwan LandLocation: 〒300-4353 Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukuba, Numata 5-7-9 (https://goo.gl/maps/WguvrbDV77n)Hours: 10 AM to 5 PMOfficial Website (English, limited)Admission:Adult (ages…
On April 25th, Tuesday, during a presentation on the March 2011 disaster, a callous remark slipped out of then minister…
Yakimochi – literally grilled rice cake. Why is this word used to refer to jealousy? This video explains a bit…
Of the five years I’ve been Japan, this year was first time I’ve made considerable effort in checking out as many places in Kanto as I could, given the limited time and resources. This post contains a gallery featuring the spots I visited.
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