Inside Nagase House Shirakawago: A Traditional Home (Photos)

Inside Nagase House Shirakawago: A Traditional Home (Photos)

The Nagase House is probably one of the coolest traditional Japanese houses that I’ve ever had the pleasure of entering. I was here around the … Read more

Kenrokuen Garden: When Autumn Leaves Meet Winter’s Chill

Kenrokuen Garden: When Autumn Leaves Meet Winter’s Chill

Kenrokuen is said to be “one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan” and after spending some time here, I think I understand why … Read more

Inside Gojikken Nagaya: Kanazawa Castle’s Hidden Stories

Inside Gojikken Nagaya: Kanazawa Castle’s Hidden Stories

I’d already talked about how I enjoyed Kanazawa Castle Park, now I’m going to share what I think about one of its main attractions: the … Read more

I Tried Shatenki Yokohama’s Famous Chinese Porridge

I Tried Shatenki Yokohama’s Famous Chinese Porridge

Aside from ramen, another food item popular in Yokohama is Chinese porridge (check out my Yokohama 2-day itinerary). Since I had time, I decided to … Read more

Nagano-ken Choju-shokudo: Restaurant Near Nagano Station I Have Tried

Nagano-ken Choju-shokudo: Restaurant Near Nagano Station I Have Tried

I tried Nagano-ken Choju-shokudo at Nagano Station and was pleasantly surprised by the food and the ambiance. I didn’t think much of the place since … Read more

Why I Loved Kanazawa Castle and Garden – My Review with Pictures

Why I Loved Kanazawa Castle and Garden – My Review with Pictures

Kanazawa Castle and Garden has to be one of the highlights of my trip to Japan. Sure the shrine and temple visits were great, but … Read more

My Visit to Kamakura Kokomae Station – The Iconic Slam Dunk Spot (With Pictures)

My Visit to Kamakura Kokomae Station – The Iconic Slam Dunk Spot (With Pictures)

Slam Dunk is perhaps one of the most seminal anime in history just because of how it influenced so many people to take up basketball. … Read more

JAL Sakura Lounge Narita: My Honest Review – Food, Comfort & More

JAL Sakura Lounge Narita: My Honest Review – Food, Comfort & More

On my flight home from Japan, I managed to get to experience Japan Airlines First Class and Sakura Lounge. It was a premium experience that … Read more

My Peaceful Walk at Hokokuji Temple’s Bamboo Forest (With Photos)

My Peaceful Walk at Hokokuji Temple’s Bamboo Forest (With Photos)

There aren’t that many places that are as serene and peaceful as Hokokuji Temple. And I’m saying this having spent time around a number of … Read more

Walking Through Higashi Chaya District on a Cold, Rainy Afternoon

Walking Through Higashi Chaya District on a Cold, Rainy Afternoon

You’d think you would have nothing to do when it’s raining in Kanazawa but this is actually the furthest thing from the truth. As a … Read more

Shirakawa-go’s Hachiman Shrine in Snow – My Photos

Shirakawa-go’s Hachiman Shrine in Snow – My Photos

Though not as popular as temples like Senso-ji or even Hase-dera, Shirakawa-go’s Hachiman shrine could be every bit as memorable to visit. I managed to … Read more