Mt. Takao is probably the closest mountain to Tokyo. It’s easy to get to by train or car and the train station is right at the base of the mountain. There are various hiking trails from beginner to more advanced…
IC card – “Welcome Suica”
Hi, this is Sathi! It is starting to get chilly here in Tokyo, hope you are all keeping warm!! In Japan, many payments are still by cash. Of course we have credit cards, and are gradually shifting to online payments.…
A Renovated Space Under a Railway
Okachimachi is an area next to the famous Ueno Station, with some old traditional department stores and street shops. Recently it has a new shopping mall and movie theater and is now popular in both younger and elder people. I…
Hakone
Hakone Japan is a beautiful spot to enjoy nature not far from Tokyo.
Osaka DuckTour: Amphibious vehicle tour
Amphibious vehicles are very suitable for touring. The reason being, you can enjoy the view from both land and water in one trip. In Osaka, you can make wonderful memories by joining the only tour of this kind with Osaka…
Live event in Osaka
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a tough year, and music fans are no exception. Joining a live music event (not online streaming) has become a luxury. However, the dream came true for me in early October at Expo’70 Commemorative…
Enjoying Autumn
Did you see Kelly’s post about Autumn in Japan? The weather is the best to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities, but be mindful of Typhoons. As long as there isn’t a typhoon blowing through, you have so many things to…
Autumn in Japan
In my opinion autumn is the best season in Japan. The weather is still warm but the humidity is gone. October and November are very pleasant months to spend time outdoors because of the cool, refreshing air and beautiful scenery. …
Oyama Shrine
When traveling in Japan, visiting temples and shrines is a popular activity. However, for some foreign visitors, they may feel the temples and shrines all start to look the same after a while. I would like to introduce Oyama Shrine,…
Kyoto part 1 – “Kinkakuji Temple”
Part 1 of my Kyoto travel note, is Kinkakuji Temple! (Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkaku-ji). Kinkakuji Temple is one of Japan’s shiniest temples! It is all gold, covered with pure gold leaf! This is why it is one of the most popular buildings…