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 …
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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. …
Cherry Blossoms Viewing Spots in Oita Prefecture Vol.3: The Ruins of Oka Castle
The cherry blossom viewing spot I will introduce this time is Oka Castle, which was said to be impregnable in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. The stone walls are especially beautiful …
Cherry Blossoms Viewing Spots in Oita Prefecture Vol.2: Ruins of Usuki Castle
I believe that cherry blossoms, which have existed in Japan since ancient times, can be enjoyed in four stages: This beautiful moment that passes in the blink of an eye …
Cherry Blossoms Viewing Spots in Oita Prefecture Vol.1: The Ruins of Hiji Castle
Japan has many famous cherry blossom viewing spots at the ruins of castles from the Sengoku period. I feel like cherry blossoms are an indispensable part of a castle. The …
Let’s Go To Mt. Takao!
To be honest, I’m not a big fan of hiking in the mountains. As opposed to me, my wife has been wanting to do it for many years. Finally, I …
Ōyamazaki Villa Museum of Art (大山崎山荘美術館)
Aren’t you intrigued by a Western-style house on the lower slope of Tenno-zan (天王山) (Tenno Mountain), blending in with nature in the south of Kyoto? This house used to be …
Famous Spots for Viewing Autumn Leaves in Osaka
The hot summer has gone and it’s starting to feel like autumn here. Autumn in Japan has a comfortable climate and people enjoy many things such as traveling, playing sports …
A Unique Way of Climbing Mt. Fuji
Hello again, Mt. Fuji! This is my third time climbing this popular mountain, but my goal this year is not to reach the summit. If you’re planning to climb to …
When it comes to June…
When it comes to June, many people probably think of Japan as being hot and humid, which can be quite unpleasant. Yes, that’s correct. Since ancient times, the Japanese have …