As a new building in Hiroshima, Orizuru Tower’s popularity easily gains its popularity amongst the local. It is known for its view deck overlooking Hiroshima City including the Atomic Bomb Dome. We first saw the Orizuru Tower from local TV programme which featured the tower’s stunning interior design. When we were in Hiroshima, visiting Orizuru …
Mima Isono
Welcome to TiptoeingWorld, a blog by Mima Isono, hyperactive mom with restless feet and wandering mind living in Tokyo, Japan.
We visited Kintai kyo Bridge / Kintai Bridge while staying in Hiroshima recently. Geographically, Kintai Bridge is not part of Hiroshima Prefecture. It is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Luckily, Yamaguchi bordering with Hiroshima which makes it a perfect trip to take while staying in Hiroshima city. For photography enthusiasts, Kintai Bridge is a spot not to …
Hiroshima has a dark and sad history behind. The city suffered from atomic bomb in the past. Now is known as one of tourists destinations in Japan. Beautiful landscapes, history and good food are to name some of attractions Hiroshima offers. Hiroshima was the last city we visited in Japan this year. As much as …
As one of the most affluent areas in Tokyo, having a fine dining in Marunouchi is no challenge at all. There are more than enough restaurants to choose from the area, whether traditional Japanese, Italian or French restaurants can easily be found in Marunouchi. The great thing about Japan is any fine dining restaurant will …
As a home to over 100 volcanoes, Japan is blessed with abundant natural hot springs. Hot springs or onsen (in Japanese) can be found easily all over Japan. Bathing in onsen or hot spring has been part of Japanese culture since centuries ago. Bathing in onsen is known for health benefits depending on mineral compositions …
The main reason we were itching to visit Mie Prefecture was Ise Grand Shrine or Ise Jingu. After having been living in Japan for three years now, the urge to see the shrine that represents the national religion of Japan was justifiable. The Ise Grand Shrine is Shinto’s holiest shrine and regarded as a home …