Sakura Jingu is a Japanese Shrine dedicated to Sakura, cherry blossoms.
Strawberry Picking & Mother Farm – A Day In Chiba Prefecture
On a sunny day out in Chiba a couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed strawberry picking and a visit to Mother Farm.
Chiba Prefecture, located in the Kanto region of Honshu, Japan, is a picturesque area known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and modern attractions.
Tokyo Night & Light – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping
Tokyo Night & Light is a Guinness World Record breaking projection mapping installation.
The largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display in the world covers an area of 13,904.956㎡ on the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward.
My First Christmas In Japan
My wife is Japanese, so we could have easily done the couples KFC thing… But with her interest in all things British, and having never experienced Christmas from a Western perspective, we decided to do our best to recreate it here.
Nikko – A World Heritage Site
In 1999, the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō together with their natural surroundings were designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
Rikugien Gardens – Autumn Light-Up
紅葉狩り – momijigari (red leaf hunting) at Rikugien Gardens Autumn Light-Up
Tanuki Street in Asakusa, Tokyo
In Asakusa, Tokyo, just off Orange Street is an interesting and delightful little place called Tanuki Street.
Nezu-Jinja – “A Thousand” Tori Gates in Tokyo
Perhaps you are familiar with Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, with it’s famous 1000 Tori Gates path it can become a favourite among locals and tourists alike..
But did you know that Tokyo also has a shrine with a Tori Gate path?
5 Other Things To Do In Asakusa, Tokyo
Most people, for good reasons, visit Asakusa in Tokyo to see and experience the beautiful Sensō-ji temple. So while you are there, here are 5 other things to do in Asakusa, Tokyo.
5 Things I Don’t Love About Living In Tokyo
I have been here for 8 months at this point, so here are 5 things I DON’T love about living in Tokyo.