Aug. 08, 2019

Fushimi Inari-taisha : A Journey Through Torri Gates

Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan An important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari-taisha (伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrine of Inari, the Shinto god of rice. You…

by terrychua

Aug. 07, 2019

Ryozen Kannon : Memorial For The Fallen

Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan Located in the famous Higashiyama ward of Kyoto, Ryozen Kannon is often overlook by travellers despite the white concrete statue of…

by terrychua

Aug. 06, 2019

Kintaikyo Bridge : The Symbol Of Iwakuni

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan The Kintaikyo Bridge (錦帯橋, Kintaikyō) has been Iwakuni-shi most distinguished landmark and one of the Nihon Sanmeikyo (Three Famous…

by terrychua

July 15, 2019

Ameyoko Market Tokyo

One of my most interesting open air market which offers a wide variety of goods from fashion, bags, fresh seafood, street foods, cosmetics, medicines, souvenirs…

by albertchew2u

July 03, 2019

Delicious Ramen in Shibuya

In Shibuya Tokyo, we walked into Oreryu Shio-Ramen restaurant at 8 pm. With well over hundreds of ramen restaurant around Tokyo, the chances of deciding which…

by albertchew2u

July 01, 2019

Onsen Hotpring Japan

A holiday in Japan is not complete without an Onsen bath experience. Yes, everyone is stark naked. Communal bath is a beloved part of traditional culture. …

by albertchew2u

June 27, 2019

Kokyo Gaien National Garden Tokyo

Kokyo Gaien National Garden (or Kokyogaien National Gardens) is a extensive park surrounded by an abundance of nature that makes people forget they are in the…

by albertchew2u

June 25, 2019

Meiji Jingu's forest of serenity

One of our highlights in Tokyo is the visit to Meiji Jingu, the spacious shrine ground that consist of a vast ground of forest & shrines. The shrine was…

by albertchew2u

June 18, 2019

Udon Country

Hi. I am having a great time in Tokyo, Japan. The summer is great and the Udon is just as great. Yes - the Japanese folks lives on Udon, Ramen, shashimi to…

by albertchew2u

June 17, 2019

Meigetsu-in Temple

by yokai

June 15, 2019

Day 8: Obuse

She will miss you. She's grown fond of you. Those were Yoshiko's words when we stood beside the dealership under her apartment. I was carrying all my belongings…

by villa_aguilar

June 12, 2019

Hydrangeas 2019

by yokai

June 11, 2019

Day 7: Kamakura - Enoshima

I woke up early, surprisingly fresh despite the firmness of the futon at Yoshiko's piano room. We all got up at the same time since Yoshiko had to take Lily to…

by villa_aguilar

June 05, 2019

Tsūtenkaku : Symbol Of “New World”

Shinsekai, Osaka, Japan Located in the heart of Shinsekai stands the iconic 100-meter tall Tsutenkaku Tower, easily recognized for it's bright LED lights that…

by terrychua

May 29, 2019

Onna : The Awaking Sleepy Town

Kunigami, Okinawa, Japan Located between Yomitan Village and Nago City, Onna oversea the East China Sea side of the Okinawa island. It used to be a tiny village…

by terrychua

May 25, 2019

Day 6: Kamakura

The day began gloomy and wet, raindrops gently but relentlessly beating the bedroom window from the outside. Once again I enjoyed breakfast under the pleasant…

by villa_aguilar

May 22, 2019

Heiwa Kinen Kōen : Remembering 06/08/1945 @ 0815

Central Hiroshima, Japan Heiwa Kinen Kōen (平和記念公園) also known as Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park is one of the most prominent features of the city. But before…

by terrychua

May 21, 2019

Izumo-Taisha : Where Deities Gathers

Izumo, Shimane, Japan Izumo-taisha is one of the most ancient and important Shinto in Japan. There's no record to give the date of establishment but many…

by terrychua

April 24, 2019

Day 5: Oku Nikko

I woke up in the Fukaya's home feeling refreshed, but I was unwilling to leave the comfy and warm bed. Without the heating on, the room was freezing cold in the…

by villa_aguilar

April 20, 2019

Day 4 - Nikko

It was my third and last night at Yuta's place in Tokorozawa, Tokyo. We hugged, promised to keep in touch and wished each other the best after a good few days…

by villa_aguilar