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 .
An Autumn Afternoon in Gotokuji
In the quiet neighborhood of Setagaya, the lucky cats of Gōtokuji beckon curious passers-by, perhaps saving weary soul or two.
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[Permanently Closed] Kawasaki Warehouse: A Visual Treat for Fans of the Decrepit
Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kawasaki Warehouse is a game and entertainment center designed to look like the grimy city of Kowloon.
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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.
Fall Colors of Hananuki
Fall in love with the colors of fall at Hananuki Gorge in Ibaraki Prefecture!
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.
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