Okutama: An easy hike close to Tokyo
When the hustle and bustle of Tokyo is feeling like too much to bear, it’s nice to know that nature escapes are a mere train ride away. Tucked away in the Western corner of Tokyo prefecture sits the quiet district of Okutama – full of mountains, gorges, and trees galore, it’s the perfect place for…
Green Road: A beautiful spot for cherry blossoms in Tokyo
There’s a lot of wonderful parks and gardens for viewing cherry blossoms in Tokyo, but as we know, the well-known spots can get crowded and quickly unenjoyable. At Green Road in Kodaira, however, onlookers can move and flow at a leisurely pace along the peaceful path lined with canopies of pale-pink cherry blossoms overhead. Getting…
A homey stay in Yomitan: Exploring Okinawa, Japan
If you’re planning a trip to Okinawa, you’re most likely headed to the main island of Naha. I think it’s worth staying a night or two in Naha city to explore the cool sights, like gardens and Kokusai-dori shopping street, but staying further north by the beaches will be much more worth your while. Ryukyu-an…
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