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 blossoms. Thankfully, I work in the travel industry and one of the perks of which is getting to know what tours are out there. So I've picked up a few products that I would personally... Continue Reading →
An Autumn Afternoon in Gōtokuji
In the quiet neighborhood of Setagaya, the lucky cats of Gōtokuji beckon curious passers-by, perhaps saving weary soul or two.
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.
Last-Minute Golden Week Travel Ideas
No plans for Golden Week? No worries. Make the most of your holidays without breaking the bank with these travel ideas within and around Tokyo.
Fall Colors of Hananuki
Fall in love with the colors of fall at Hananuki Gorge in Ibaraki Prefecture!
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.
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.