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 makes it a perfect trip to take while staying in Hiroshima city. For photography enthusiasts, Kintai Bridge is a spot not to …
Hiroshima has a dark and sad history behind. The city suffered from atomic bomb in the past. Now is known as one of tourists destinations in Japan. Beautiful landscapes, history and good food are to name some of attractions Hiroshima offers. Hiroshima was the last city we visited in Japan this year. As much as …
As a home to over 100 volcanoes, Japan is blessed with abundant natural hot springs. Hot springs or onsen (in Japanese) can be found easily all over Japan. Bathing in onsen or hot spring has been part of Japanese culture since centuries ago. Bathing in onsen is known for health benefits depending on mineral compositions …
The main reason we were itching to visit Mie Prefecture was Ise Grand Shrine or Ise Jingu. After having been living in Japan for three years now, the urge to see the shrine that represents the national religion of Japan was justifiable. The Ise Grand Shrine is Shinto’s holiest shrine and regarded as a home …
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 …
