Transparency Note: This post may contain affiliate links. If you book or buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the blog! If you ask the internet when to visit Kamakura, you are going to get blasted with photos of Hydrangeas (Kanji: 紫陽花 / […]
Strawberry Picking in Yokohama: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu History: Kamakura’s Tragic First Family
Transparency Note: This post may contain affiliate links. If you book or buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the blog! When you visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura, it’s easy to see it as just a beautiful, ancient shrine. But that’s like looking […]
Yokohama’s Best Views: A Guide to the City’s Top Lookouts
When you picture Yokohama, a stunning image likely comes to mind: the soaring Landmark Tower, the vibrant Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel, and the sparkling waters of the bay. This iconic skyline is one of Japan’s most beautiful, but what you might not know is that there are many unique ways to experience it, each […]
My Epic 3-Day Tohoku Road Trip Itinerary (Miyagi & Iwate)
If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly searching for travel experiences that feel authentic and new. I love Japan, but after a few trips, I was craving an adventure beyond the “Golden Route” crowds. I wanted open roads, stunning nature, and incredible food. That search led me to Tohoku, Japan’s beautiful and often-overlooked northeastern region. […]
Magical Yahiko Shrine: A Must-See ‘Power Spot’ in Niigata
I didn’t know much about Yahiko Shrine before going—just that it was a well-known spot in Niigata. But I had a free day in early May and decided to check it out. I was expecting a quiet walk and maybe a few nice photos, but it turned out to be one of the more memorable […]
Nemophila at Mother Farm: A Fun Spring Day Trip
Every year, hills of lovely nemophilas start showing up all over my feed, and while Hitachi Seaside Park usually gets all the attention (especially for travelers based in Tokyo), I decided to do something a bit different: I went to Mother Farm in Chiba. A little more under the radar, a lot more farm-y, and […]
Fudo Ohashi: A Quick Gunma Stop That Stuck With Us
We were heading back to Yokohama after a few days in Niigata for Golden Week, and decided to make Fudo Ohashi Bridge one of our stops. We’d seen a few photos online and were curious—but we weren’t expecting it to be this good. Fudo Ohashi: Way More Interesting Than It Looks at First Fudo Ohashi […]
Fuji Shibazakura Festival 2025: A Stunning Floral Spectacle
I’m going to be honest: I had seen so many photos of the Fuji Shibazakura Festival over the years that I’d kind of filed it away in the “Instagram bait” category. You know the type — perfectly timed Mt. Fuji in the background, endless fields of neon pink flowers, a couple in coordinated outfits doing […]
Kamakura History: Beyond Cute Trains and Stunning Coastlines
Transparency Note: This post may contain affiliate links. If you book or buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the blog! So, you’ve seen the Great Buddha. You’ve watched the charming little Enoden train trundle past the beach like it’s auditioning for a […]