The surrounding region of Tokyo has much more to offer than just the metropolis. One way to experience its rich history and cultural heritage is by traveling along the historic Kaido routes… Read More

I have traveled extensively in Japan, having gone as far south as Okinawa and as far north as Tohoku. However, until recently I had either flown or taken the shinkansen (bullet train) to get… Read More

When you think of Japan, you might picture Mt Fuji, temples and shrines, sushi, and countless other cultural and gastronomical icons for which the country is so well known. Every year, milli… Read More

Summer in Japan can just be opposite than what it becomes during the other time of the year. The scorching heat and the humid climate might not be the best time to explore the sightseeing, b… Read More

Part II: Kyoto, Gion, Tokyo and Mt Fuji Day 5 After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, we checked-out and headed to the Namba Station to continue our journey to Kyoto. From Namba Station… Read More

Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Japan prides itself on excellent service and hospitality, so even when you take a Japanese train, you should expect something wonderful. Trains in Jap… Read More

Buddha dan Shinto boleh saja menjadi agama yang paling banyak dianut di Jepang. Namun, hal ini nggak menjadikan perayaan Natal di Jepang menjadi monoton dan sepi peminat. Alih-alih sepi, ban… Read More

Tokyo is an amazingly vibrant city with plenty of things to do. If you’re staying for more than a few days you might want to fit in some day trips from Tokyo or wonder where you should… Read More

The most popular/populous capital city of Japan, Tokyo is every tourist's first choice when it comes to holidaying in the island country. With all the modern amenities and the cultural exube… Read More

 Downtown HiroshimaI hope you all enjoyed my previous post on Tokyo, and had your appetite for Japan thoroughly whetted! The thing about Japan though, is that whilst Tokyo is an absolut… Read More

The view of Mount-Fuji over Hakone Lake is one of the picture-postcards of Japan. As every tourist spot in the country, Hakone can get overcrowded. People who lined-up for two hours to board… Read More