First week of June flew fast, with so much happiness by the end of the week. We finally saw Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri or Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival over the weekend (June 13th). Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri is always been a special festival and cherished by the local. It is only held once in every three …
It has been awhile since the last time I took picture of flowers in Tokyo. When we heard Japanese Iris was in full bloom, we hurried to a historical iris garden in Tokyo: Horikiri iris garden. There are some places to see iris in Tokyo (Meiji Jingu and Imperial Palace east garden) but Horikiri Iris …
Tokyo is a melting pot of modern and old fashioned life where thousand of years historical buildings hide behind skyscrapers. Tokyo is a charm and I’m not saying this because I am staying here in Tokyo but it’s almost impossible not to like this city. I got many question on Tokyo recently from places to go to …
Spring brings fresh breath of life to nature. Grasses and leaves turn to green, flowers start blooming. There are so many flowers to see and take pictures of while in Tokyo in spring. Bonus those flowers bloom at historical places or famous parks. Here are most famous flowers not to be missed if you happen …
Hitsujiyama Park and Fuji Shibazakura Matsuri are two famous places for Shibazakura viewing. Good thing is these two places are close to Tokyo. When you are in Tokyo while Shibazakura is blooming, which park you should go to? It’s not a question of which park is more beautiful but which one worth visiting in your …
A breathtaking view of approximately wisteria tunnels is the main reason for visitors from all over Japan and the rest of the world flying to Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu in spring. The most famous sight of Kawachi Fuji Garden is its two wisteria tunnels: 80m and 220m long. “I’m sleepwalking through an exquisite wisteria …
