• Takanabe Lantern Festival

    On any given weekend in Japan, there is at least one festival on somewhere to be enjoyed. Of all the ones I have been to, Takanabe‘s Lantern Festival is one of my…

    October 20, 2014

  • Cosmos in Kobayashi

    It was supposed to be a jam-packed weekend: John was coming down for a visit, Monday was a holiday and there were three festivals to enjoy. Instead, Typhoon Vongfong came…

    October 17, 2014

  • 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 of the area, so when…

    September 17, 2014

  • 5 of the Best Coastal Attractions in Hyuga

    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, the port is a hub…

    September 7, 2014

  • Takachiho Gorge: Where the Gods Landed

    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 seemed fitting to spend it…

    August 14, 2014
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