It’s December. December means illumination season kicks off all over Japan. If you have been following TiptoeingWorld for awhile, you are familiar with “bright lights” of Tokyo in December. I’m going to show you something extra in this blogpost. We went to Nagoya, Mie Prefecture to see one of the best illuminations in Japan. Nabana …
We love staying in traditional Japanese hotel not only because of its interior design but also for hot spring or onsen. Many Japanese traditional hotels have onsen as part of its service. And I love, love, love onsen. In winter like this soaking my body in a hot temperature water is nothing compare to anything. …
When I posted pictures of Tsumago-Juku on my social media, many commented that the pictures look like the old town in Japanese comic series. Yes, the old town pictures in Japanese manga (comic) indeed still exist until today in Japan. There are many popular historical towns in Japan and Tsumago Juku is one of them. …
Spring is around the corner. Japan’s iconic flower Somei Yoshino sakura has yet blooming. In winter, there’s famous pink sakura named Kawazu Sakura. It’s known as early spring sakura or early blooming sakura instead of winter sakura. This stunning flower is originated from Kawazu, Izu Peninsula. Kawazu Sakura tree (or Kawazu-zakura as pronounced by …
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 …
