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 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 …
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 …
The affluent area of Ginza is always a great place to wandering around apart from shopping. As a home to many luxurious brands, Ginza is an attraction for many shopaholics and travellers. These days, shopping in Ginza has become more and more affordable as the selections of good are widen, thanks to duty free …
I wrote Tokyo’s best sites for illumination recently but have yet justified what makes Nakameguro on top of the list of illumination site. Nakameguro is a small city located by Meguro River or Megurogawa (in Japanese “gawa” means river). The winter illumination along the Meguro River indisputable is one of the best illumination sites in …
