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November 29, 2023November 29, 2023autumn, japan, kanto

Haikyo Hunting: The Ruins of Heiankaku Wedding Venue

Heiankaku, an abandoned wedding venue in Ibaraki Prefecture, turned out to be one of the most photogenic haikyo I have explored to date.

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November 23, 2023November 23, 2023autumn, japan, kanto

Autumn at Fukuroda Falls, One of Japan’s Top 3 Waterfalls

Nestled in the secluded hills of the town of Daigo in Ibaraki Prefecture, Fukuroda Falls shows a different face every season.

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November 8, 2023December 11, 2023japan, kanto

Haikyo Hunting in Ibaraki Prefecture: The Ghost Town of Hokota

This time, we explored four haikyo in the quiet city of Hokota in Ibaraki Prefecture, including a beauty salon and a service station.

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September 24, 2023September 24, 2023autumn, japan, kanto, spring, summer, tokyo

Top 5 Carpet-style Flower Festivals In and Around Tokyo

Baby Blue Eyes at Hitachi Seaside Park

Every season brings about a fresh crop of flower festivals; here are five of the most popular and easily accessible “carpet” ones from Tokyo.

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September 2, 2023September 2, 2023japan, kanto, life

A Trip to Yashio Hihokan, Japan’s Only Sex Doll Museum

Japan has its fair share of offbeat experiences, but the Yashio Hihokan, better know as the sex doll museum, really takes the cake.

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August 3, 2023August 3, 2023japan, kanto, personal, summer

The World Doll Museum: Home of a Man Who Has Visited Every Country

The World Doll Museum is a bit of a misnomer as the dolls are not even remotely the most interesting thing Mr. Ko has on display at his home.

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July 27, 2023July 27, 2023japan, kanto, summer

See Kawasaki’s Cyberpunk Factory Skyline on a Night Cruise

Kawasaki’s factory skyline transforms into a cyberpunk wonderland at night. One of the best ways to see it is on a night cruise.

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May 28, 2023May 28, 2023japan, kanto, spring, travel

Tsuchiura Black Mansion: An Easy-to-Do Haikyo in Ibaraki Pref.

Ibaraki Prefecture appears to have its share of haikyo. Tsuchiura Black Mansion is one of the more easily accessible ones.

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