Kobe Port Tower
When people think of the Kansai region, Osaka and Kyoto often come to mind first. Osaka is known for its lively street culture, while Kyoto is famous for its traditional …
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How to Enjoy a One-Day Trip to Oze!
I have to admit, I’m not a big fan of hiking in the mountains. If my wife hadn’t taken me to Oze, I would never have imagined going there by …
Mini Getaway to Shizuoka In May!
For those who don’t know me, I really love IPA beers. These days, there are many micro breweries in Japan, even giant companies are selling IPA or craft beers at …
A Vending Machine That Chants Sutras — And Other Reasons to Love Kyoto
There are tons of posts and blogs about Kyoto. To be honest, I avoided going there because of over-tourism, but I got a chance to visit there this time. Looking …
The Yoyogi Park -What do you want to do here?-
One thing I noticed since I started running is how beautiful the winter sky is. I used to hate the cold and gloomy winter weather, but running changed my perspective. …
Welcome to Enoshima island.（江ノ島）Each one may be small, but there are many little points of beauty there. Please enjoy!
Enoshima is a small island connected to the mainland by a long bridge.There are three shrines and a lighthouse at the top of the hill. In the past, people could …
Roadside Station (Michi-no Eki ) Hota Elementary School and Hota Kindergarten
Have you ever heard of “Roadside Station (Michi-no Eki)?”It was first established in 1990 in Un-nan City, Shimane Prefecture, as a rest area for drivers. The site was originally used …
Sekigahara（関ケ原）
Do you know Sekigahara (関ケ原)? If you are Japanese, I think the answer would be “Yes” because the biggest battle in Japanese history took place here, and we learn about …
What messages will the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan leave us with? Part 2
The EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, has concluded with great success.This is a continuation of Part 1. I wrote about the highlights of the EXPO 2025 in my previous …
Narita Taiko Festival（成田太鼓祭）
Every April, Narita Taiko Festival takes place over two days at the famous Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (成田山新勝寺) in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. It is one of the top wadaiko (Japanese …