February 6, 2016 Shirakawa-go in Winter This is post 3 of 4 in the series “10 Day Self Drive Central Japan” Matsumoto Castle – Japan’s Oldest Castle Jigokudani Monkey Park…
January 14, 2016 Jigokudani Monkey Park The highlight of our trip to central Japan was to visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park to observe the adorable snow monkeys in their natural habitat…
January 6, 2016 Matsumoto Castle – Japan’s Oldest Castle Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture, was our first stop in our 10 day trip to Central Japan. The most popular attraction is Matsumoto Castle, is one of the most beautiful and oldest among Japan’s historic castles…
October 26, 2015 Kamakura, the Little Kyoto just South of Tokyo Kamakura, is anything but the neon signages and bustling chaos synonymous with its neighbour, Tokyo.
October 25, 2015 The Tsukiji Fish Market Tuna Auction Experience Reliving the Tuna Auction experience at the largest wholesale fish market in the world, the famous Tsukiji Fish Market, before it moves to a new location in Toyosu in November 2016.
October 20, 2015 A Hostel Experience at an Osakan Guesthouse Recounting my wonderful hostel experience at a guesthouse in Osaka. You get to meet people from other countries and experience Japanese culture in an informal setting.
October 12, 2015 How Not to Get to Your Hostel in One Piece Once aboard the Shinkansen, quick as the wind, carrying me towards Osaka, I spent five minutes mentally preparing myself for the scene at arrival, and then a good part of two hours on the excellent iPhone game, Sushi Ninja.
