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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
September 24, 2023September 24, 2023autumn, japan, kanto, spring, summer, tokyo Top 5 Carpet-style Flower Festivals In and Around Tokyo Every season brings about a fresh crop of flower festivals; here are five of the most popular and easily accessible “carpet” ones from Tokyo. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more