Escape the Heat, Kyoto’s Arashiyama Neighborhood
Japan is generally hot and humid during the summer. Increasing crowds of tourists and efforts to conserve energy by turning...
Bitchu-Takahashi, Japanese Castle in the Sky
I have been fortunate to have some great trips with my mom in recent years. In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m posting another one...
Matsumoto, The Spirit of a Castle Town
Matsumoto City was established as a castle town in Nagano Prefecture Japan, with a beautiful view of the Hida Mountains- also known...
Pinterest Favorite, Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Tunnel
If you are reading this post, you have probably seen photos of the beautiful wisteria tunnel in Japan. In fact, you’ve...
Kojima, Incredible Denim and Sunsets
One of my favorite places to watch the sunset is Washuzan (Mt. Washu) in Kojima, Kurashiki in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture. With...
Visit Nagano, Japanese Snow Monkeys
I’ve been to the valley of hell, and it is filled with adorable Japanese snow monkeys. Jigokudani Yaen Kōen in Nagagno Prefecture...
Incredible Views of Mount Fuji, Miho Beach
There is aways something wonderful about spotting Mount Fuji, no matter how many times I see it. It is visible from Tokyo...
