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October 17, 2020October 24, 2023autumn, chubu, japan, travel

Hiking to Happo Pond in Hakuba: A Breathtaking Experience

Hiking Happo Pond is a breathtaking experience that should be on the bucket list of any nature lover or photographer. Here’s what to expect.

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020chubu, japan, travel

Fukui Dinosaur Museum: A Taste of Jurassic Park in Japan

Fossils inside the permanent exhibit at the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is Japan’s largest dinosaur museum, and quite possibly the biggest draw to the country’s least visited prefecture.

April 4, 2019February 2, 2023chubu, spring, tokyo

Fuji Shibazakura Festival: Get Those Spring Feels

Fuji Shibazakura Festival, Mt Fuji and mini Mt. Fuji

Missed the cherry blossom season in Tokyo? Never fear! You can still enjoy shibazakura (moss phlox) long after the cherry trees have sprouted leaves.

October 1, 2018October 17, 2023chubu, japan, spring

The Real-life Hinamizawa: 5 Must Do’s At Shirakawa-go

The model for the anime Higurashi no Naku Goro Ni (When They Cry), Shirakawa-go is a favourite for travellers and fans alike with its picture perfect huts.