Living here in Yokohama with a kid means constantly scouting weekend spots where my kid can run around without us getting trapped in a dense tourist bottleneck. When the humidity breaks and October rolls in, everyone starts looking for seasonal festivities. Most Tokyo events fall into two extremes. They are either rowdy street gatherings full […]
The Best Cosmos Spots In Yokohama And Kanagawa
Summer in Japan breaks you down completely. By the time October finally arrives, the physical relief of walking outside without instantly sweating through your shirt is unmatched. And I dare say that finding the best cosmos spots in Yokohama and Kanagawa is the easiest way to celebrate the temperature drop. Forget fighting tourists for breathing […]
The Best Higanbana Spots Near Tokyo and Yokohama
My Instagram feed turns into a wall of red every September. I scroll through it from my couch in Yokohama and, without fail, decide to also go to the spots (mostly out of FOMO, if I’m being honest). If you’re searching for higanbana spots near Tokyo and Yokohama, the good news is that you don’t […]
What to See in Japan in Autumn: A Month-by-Month Bloom Guide
Searching for what to see in Japan in autumn usually gets you one image: a temple roof buried under red maple leaves. And yes, those are pretty and real, but those are also just part of the last chapter. Build your whole trip around momiji and you’ll miss six weeks of scenery most visitors never […]