October 31, 2024October 31, 2024asia, china, summer, travel A Guide to Visiting Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall are regarded as a holiday resort, but for foreign visitors they may be more a cultural experience. Read more
August 27, 2024August 27, 2024japan, kanto, summer, tokyo Hatonosu Valley: An Easy, Scenic Hike in Tokyo’s West Hatonosu Valley is an easy hike that can be completed by anyone with normal fitness, and the perfect nature-filled getaway from the city. Read more
July 25, 2024July 25, 2024japan, kanto, life, summer Testing My Limits at Japan’s Forest Adventure Parks Forest Adventure is a chain of outdoor parks in Japan that offer various treetop courses, zip lines, and other adventurous activities. Read more
May 18, 2024May 13, 2024japan, kanto, spring, summer, travel A Day Trip to Sarushima, Tokyo Bay’s Only Natural Island A great mix of history and abundant nature, Sarushima offers the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Read more
February 6, 2024February 6, 2024japan, kanto Tsukuba Wan Wan Land, a Paradise for Dog Lovers Located near Tokyo in Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukuba Wan Wan Land lets you interact with dogs, rent one for walking, and even watch shows. 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
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