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 …
It has been a few days since we got back Tokyo after a short trip to Bhutan. The memory of our trip seems to linger quite awhile now. I am having a difficulty to get over the spectacular untouched natural beauty of Bhutan. Lush greenery, traditional houses, people wearing traditional clothes, monks chanting prayers and …
If there is a building in Tokyo that I would recommend you to take pictures of it would be none other than Tokyo International Forum. Tokyo International Forum is one of World’s Great Building, famous for its high tech modern architecture designed by Rafael Vinoly in 1989. From the outside, Tokyo International Forum looks like …
The world knows Japan for its magnificent Sakura (cherry blossom). For Japanese, Sakura means more than just spring flower. It represents a new life after harsh cold winter. The blooming of sakura is celebrated all over Japan. People go out for picnic under Sakura trees with friends, family or colleagues. Streets are buzzing with chats and laughter. Sakura viewing …
Golden Pavilion or Kinkakuji temple is zen Buddhist temple located in northern Kyoto. Kinkakuji is a symbol of Kyoto and part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its golden roofs and has been regarded as one of the most beautiful temples in Japan. It is beautiful all year long. On a bright summer …
Otaru is only 40-minute away by train from Sapporo (it might be faster if it wasn’t heavy snow). Otaru Canal is one of the most famous tourists attraction in Hokkaido. Once we arrived we easily understood why the canal attracting many visitors. With snow carpet by its sides, Victorian style street lamps and mountain view …
