The old town of Takayama is a popular sightseeing spot located in Gifu perfecture, Japan. Like many other old towns in Japan, Takayama maintains traditional architecture to resemble the old lifestyle in Japan. In winter, Takayama becomes even more stunning with the snow covering the traditional houses. We arrived at Takayama on a heavy …
The best time for photography enthusiasts to visit Shirakawa-go is during winter light up. The scenery is nothing but a snow white fairy tale. The truth is it was a picture of Shirakawa-go winter light up that lured us to the place. Ikumo and I had been dreaming of going to Shirakawa-go for quite some …
There’s so much buzz about Little Nap Coffee Stand. It’s not a new coffee shop in town. In fact, it’s extremely popular for foreigners staying in Tokyo. For one reason to another we always skipped Little Nap Coffee Stand whenever visiting Yoyogi Koen Park. On one gloomy afternoon, we headed to Little Nap Coffee …
The second Monday of January is a public holiday here in Japan. This day is called Seijin no Hi or Coming of Age Day, a day to celebrate those who reaches 20 years old. All 20 years old are invited to a ceremony of their becoming 20. The celebration is held as a reminder that …
It is said that what we have seen too many times tends to lose its charm. Strange enough I kinda agree with that. There’s nothing special about Mitsubishi Ichigokan building for many Tokyoites. Common passerby never bother checking the building, accustomed to the familiar surrounding scene, I’m no exception. I’ve been passing by Mitsubishi …
Happy New Year Everyone! Today is the first working day after the new year’s holiday ended in Japan. We’d been going around Tokyo and its suburban areas for pictures taking and observing the crowd. I always found new year in Japan was extremely exciting, not because of the fireworks nor year end party. It …
