Use these guides to help plan your travels!
Earlier this week, I visited Kunenan Garden (九年庵) and Niiyama Shrine (仁比山神社) in Kanzaki, Saga to check out the fall colors. While this year’s color change has been super delayed, I could still enjoy a nice time taking in the atmosphere of beautiful trees and Japanese architecture. Are you exploring Saga in the Fall? You […]
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Hop aboard The Rail Kitchen Chikugo, Fukuoka’s specialty sightseeing and gourmet food train! Operated by the Nishitetsu Rail Company, this luxury experience was created to bring people together through the food, scenery, and crafts of the Chikugo Region. For a unique way to enjoy the charms of a Japanese train while filling your stomach with
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Welcome to Arita, Saga, a small town in Kyushu known as the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Twice a year, the quiet streets bloom to life with visitors and activity during the Arita Ceramics Fair. Throughout this special event, the area is filled with hundreds of shops and pottery of all types – much of it
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When I first came to Japan I studied at a Japanese language school for a year and a half. I made a video about what that experience was like which you can see here. One of the most asked topics for that video was about money. I received a lot of questions such as: “What
In a remote village in the mountains of Shikoku is an impressive suspension bridge that attracts visitors with its delicacy and natural allure. This is Iya Kazura-Bashi, a vine bridge that spans 14 meters across the clear waters of the Iya River, an almost hidden walkway in a forest of trees. This post contains affiliate
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Drive into the mountains of Tokushima Prefecture to view the grand gorges and bright green waters of the Yoshino River. Take in the sights from above at the Koboke Observation Deck or down below while riding in the Pleasure Sightseeing Boat. Located in the western part of Tokushima Prefecture, this area is known for nature
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Sorayama Guesthouse: A Retreat in the Mountains of Kochi Overlooking the pristine waters of the Kamiyakawa River is a beautiful guesthouse that allows visitors to relax and soak up the charm of slow mountain life and the encompassing beauty of nature. During my recent trip to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four major islands, I
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I’ve been living in Fukuoka for over 3 years and one of the things I can’t get tired of? The awesome food scene! Here are some dishes and dining experiences you should try when visiting Fukuoka – recommended by a local who has visited over 700 restaurants, cafes, and bars in Japan! This list includes
What to Eat in Fukuoka Japan – The Ultimate Food Guide Read More »
Have you ever imagined biking through Japan, the water at your side, zooming across expansive bridges, hopping from one ice cream shop to the next? If so, the Shimanami Kaido (しまなみ海道) might be for you! What is the Shimanami Kaido? The Shimanami Kaido is a highway for cars that connects Onomichi (Hiroshima) with Imabari (Shikoku)
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