Gym at Hyatt Regency Yokohama

Gym at Hyatt Regency Yokohama

I gave the Gym at Hyatt Regency Yokohama a try and I was actually a little disappointed. No, the gym was not bad. It was … Read more

My Winter Visit to Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) in Pictures

My Winter Visit to Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) in Pictures

I wouldn’t say Kotoku-in was the best temple I’ve visited on my recent trip to Japan. In my opinion, Zenko-ji Temple and Naritasan Shinsho-ji were … Read more

I Tried Fan Fahr Chinese Restaurant Near Nagano Station in the Hotel Metropolitan Building

I Tried Fan Fahr Chinese Restaurant Near Nagano Station in the Hotel Metropolitan Building

Since I was craving Chinese food and since I was staying at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano, I decided to give Chinese Restaurant Fan Fahr a try. … Read more

Breakfast at Hyatt Regency Hotel Yokohoma

Breakfast at Hyatt Regency Hotel Yokohoma

I had what was arguably one of my better breakfast experiences at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Yokohama’s Harbor Kitchen. The breakfast buffet here featured a … Read more

I Tried the Breakfast at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

I Tried the Breakfast at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Let me start off by saying that Hotel Metropolitan Nagano’s breakfast is nothing to write home about. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s bad. … Read more

My Unagi Yyondaime Kikukawa Dining Experience

My Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Dining Experience

This is Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa chain restaurant at Kanazawa cross gate branch. After seeing that restaurant when I was walking through Naritasan park, I knew … Read more

Trying Sake from a Vending Machine in Takayama - My Experience

Trying Sake from a Vending Machine in Takayama – My Experience

It still boggles my mind how rich Japan’s culture and history is. As part of my Kanazawa 3-day itinerary, I visited Takayama Old Town (Historical … Read more

My Snow Monkey Park Hike: Bus From Nagano Station

My Snow Monkey Park Hike: Bus From Nagano Station

I genuinely think that Nagano is one of the best places to visit if you want to experience winter in Japan. One big reason for … Read more

Shiroyamatei Dining Experience: Restaurant Near Kenrokuen Garden

Shiroyamatei Dining Experience: Restaurant Near Kenrokuen Garden

This restaurant near Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden. I dine in here after visiting Kenrokuen Garden. I don’t think any trip to Japan is really … Read more

Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa: My Visit & Reviews

Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa: My Visit & Reviews

If you’ve never been to Oyama Shrine before then hopefully by the end of my review you’ll include it in your itinerary the next time … Read more

Visiting Nomura Samurai House Kanazawa: My Honest Review

Visiting Nomura Samurai House Kanazawa: My Honest Review (Pictures)

In my opinion, a visit to Kanazawa really won’t be complete if you’re not spending time at the Nomura Family Samurai House. I was fortunate … Read more