Hanami Sakura Viewing Guide
Sakura is the most awaited flower in Japan. It’s not written but many believe sakura is the sign that spring finally sprung. It’s the time for everyone to go out to view sakura. Sakura...
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9 Things to do in Kanazawa
Kanazawa is one of historical cities in Japan that can be easily reached by 2.5 hours fast train (shinkansen) ride from Tokyo. For foreign tourists Kanazawa is popular for its samurai village, ninja temple...
Reunion Statue of Hachiko and Professor Ueno
There is one dog the world knows for his unshaken loyalty: Hachiko, an Akita dog. Hachiko belonged to Japan’s reputable scholar, Professor Hidesaburo Ueno. In 1924, Professor Ueno purchased an Akita and named him...
When Is The Best Time To Visit Japan
We spend a lot time researching the best time to visit a place. It is very reasonable to plan our holiday carefully as we want to be in a place when it offers the...
Casa Batllo: Is It Worth the Entrance Fee?
It is easy to spot out Casa Batllo in Passeig de Gràcia. The bright colour building with skull and bone liked facade definitely is eye-catching to any passerby. We thought Casa Batllo was closed...
Park Guell: Barcelona Most Famous Park
Visiting Barcelona is incomplete without checking Antoni Gaudi’s works. This statement is not exaggerated. As a home to world famous modern architecture, it is reasonable to put visiting Antoni Gaudi’s works in Barcelona itinerary....
5 Palaces to Visit in Seville
With a harmonious blend of cultures, it’s only right to say Seville is a city with character. Other European cities may be proud with gothic renaissance romantic influences but with a touch of Islamic...
Is Madrid A Safe Place to Travel to?
There was a news of a Japanese celebrity had her bag stolen in Madrid a few days before our trip to the capital of Spain. The news spread fast amongst the Japanese community living...
15 Stunning Views of Japan : A Resident Point of View
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder That was the best phrase to describe what I felt when writing this blogpost. After going through some Sakura cherry blossoms seasons, countless pictures taking of seasonal...
Kintai kyo Bridge: A Short Trip from Hiroshima
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...