On Peace and Politics: The Atomic Bomb Dome of Hiroshima
How quick we are to mistake propaganda for ideology just so we can fill that consumeristic void with the closest thing we can find to some purpose in living.
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[Hiroshima] Shukkeien Garden in Photos
Located in Hiroshima City, Shukkeien Garden is a park that dates back to 1620. Like many traditional Japanese gardens, a pond lies at its center, and around it, a walking trail. It takes around an hour to explore the entirety of the park at a leisurely pace.
What to Eat in Hiroshima
From broiled eel to maple leaf sweet buns, Hiroshima will fill your tummy with sweet and savory treats!
Fall Colors of Hananuki
Fall in love with the colors of fall at Hananuki Gorge in Ibaraki Prefecture!
When in Shizuoka, Eat Oden
What makes Shizuoka’s oden so good? It’s served hot, straight out of the pot and with fascinating stories.
Kunōzan Tōshōgū
When Tokugawa Ieyasu died, Kunōzan Tōshōgū in Shizuoka Prefecture was built to enshrine his remains. They were lated moved to Nikko, but it is said that a part still remains in its original resting place. To this day, Kunōzan Tōshōgū remains a spectacular feat—an ornate shrine fit for a fearsome ruler.
Enoden Retro Train Trip: Exploring Kamakura & Enoshima with the Noriori-kun Pass
The Enoshima Electric Railway (“Enoden” for short) runs through Kanagawa Prefecture, from the traditional city of Kamakura to the island of Enoshima, with Fujisawa as the last stop. Designed with a vintage flair, its train cars are beloved icons that add a nostalgic flavor to Kamakura and Enoshima’s easy atmosphere.
Saitama Day Trip: Spider Lilies, Vegan Cafe and Moomin Park
Fall is my favorite season, and my first fall trip of the year happens to be in the neighboring prefecture of Saitama. For this one-day trip, we made use of the SEIBU Pass and checked out spider Kinchakuda Park, Alishan Cafe and Akebono Children’s Forest Park.
Where to Find Moomin Train Stamps along the Isumi Line
Part of the joys of being a train enthusiast in Japan is collecting train stamps. Sounds pretty geeky, but it can get quite addictive as you keep traveling. I bought my train stamp book from Maruzen and have been using it as one of the ways to record my travels.
How to Ride the Moomin Train in Chiba
Isumi Railway is best known for its Moomin Train, fashioned after the beloved Finnish series of the same name. Running along the Bōsō Peninsula, these yellow train cars take its passengers through Chiba’s green fields and historic towns, and is especially popular in spring as cherry and rape blossoms (菜の花) frame the landscape.