One of the most exciting ways to explore Japan is by rail. On the first installment of Railway Diaries, we ride Isumi Railway’s Moomin Train. Join me on a one-day trip to see Chiba’s gorgeous green fields and historic towns.
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Join me in rethinking Japanese travel: from diving into local culture and heritage to embracing slow tourism for a deeper, more genuine experience.
Kinky? Spooky? Nah, this rope-tied “Shibarare Jizo” has an amusing story behind it, and I bet you’d want to tie a rope around it, too, when you learn what it’s all about.
![[Hiroshima] Shukkeien Garden in Photos](https://i0.wp.com/tokyopast3.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_8479.jpg?fit=768%2C307&ssl=1)
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.
All the studying I did back when I was in my home country amounted to very little success in communicating…
Step into the Teru Teru Tunnel at Tanashi Shrine. A spectacle of colors and wishes, this seasonal attraction is a must-see during Tanabata.
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.
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