Takachiho Revisited
When I first visited Takachiho back in July, it left quite an impression on me. I knew I wanted to go back and explore more…
When I first visited Takachiho back in July, it left quite an impression on me. I knew I wanted to go back and explore more…
Since moving to Miyazaki, I have spent many a weekend visiting friends in the city of Hyuga. Located in the northern part of the prefecture,…
On a long weekend in July, I made the 106 km (67 mi) trek up north by car to Takachiho Gorge. Since the holiday was Marine Day, it…
At an unbelievable 120 m (394 ft) high, the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki is certified by the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest Buddha figure in…
Lake Shoji is a hidden gem at the base of Mt Fuji. The smallest of the Fuji Five lakes, it is beautifully quiet and serene,…
During Golden Week, John and I spent two nights on the smallest of the Fuji Five lakes. Lake Shoji faces Aokigahara, the notorious woodland that sprawls…
During Golden Week, John and I spent two nights on the smallest of the Fuji Five lakes. Lake Shoji faces Aokigahara, the notorious woodland that…
Less than two hours outside of Tokyo, Hitachi Seaside Park is one of the best places to view flowers in Japan. With seasonal gardens that…
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