Category: Planning
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A Glimpse into 300-Year-Old Lava
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph of the Yakehashiri Lava Flow in Iwate Prefecture, which is designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan. The lava here was formed when Mount…
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Japan’s One-of-a-Kind Fox Village
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph I took at Zao Fox Village in Miyagi Prefecture. Of course, it is not something you would normally experience in everyday life to see so…
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900 Years of History and the Beauty of Nature
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph of the autumn leaves at Chūson-ji Temple in Iwate Prefecture. Chūson-ji Temple, along with Byōdō-in’s Phoenix Hall in Kyoto, is considered a representative example of…
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Finding Peace in a Beautiful Gorge
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph of Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture. Oirase Gorge stretches for approximately 14 kilometers and is a peaceful and refreshing place where you can enjoy the…
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Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church of Hakodate
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a small church in Hakodate, Hokkaido. It was built in 1860 as a chapel attached to the Russian Consulate. It was destroyed by fire in 1907, but…
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A Nostalgic Japanese Hot Spring Town
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph of Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture. I visited in November, before the snow began to fall. Ginzan Onsen is a small hot spring town with…
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The Beauty of Wisteria
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph I took at Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi. The park is particularly famous for its beautiful wisteria flowers, and during the blooming season from April…
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Traveling in Japan by Wheelchair
Traveling in Japan by Wheelchair: Traveling to any country in a wheelchair may come with some concerns. You may wonder whether you will be able to get around smoothly using public transportation, whether staff will be helpful and accommodating, and whether accessible restrooms will be available, among other things. However, compared with many other countries,…
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Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka City: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train
Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka City: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train Compared: Kansai International Airport sits well outside central Osaka, so getting into the city takes some planning, and the right choice depends on your luggage, budget, and how much you value speed over cost. This guide compares the main options for reaching the…
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Haneda Airport to The Hotel: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train
Haneda Airport to Your Hotel: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train Compared: Haneda’s proximity to central Tokyo means every option on this list is genuinely fast, but the right choice still depends on your luggage, budget, and how much you want to avoid a transfer after landing. This guide compares the three main ways to…
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Narita Airport to the Hotel: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train
Narita Airport to Your Hotel: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train Compared: Once you land at Narita, deciding how to get into central Tokyo comes down to a trade-off between cost, speed, and convenience. This guide compares the three main options side by side so you can pick the one that fits your priorities. Quick…
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Japan’s Kids Meals
Okosama Lunch: Japan’s Kids Meals That Impress Even the Adults: Kids meals exist everywhere in the world, but Japan’s version, okosama lunch (or okosama set), tends to leave a real impression on foreign visitors who try it or see one arrive at a nearby table. The presentation alone is often enough to make adults wish…
