Kamakura Closest hiking trail from Tokyo. Coastal town in the Kanagawa Prefecture. Home of the Big Buddha, Hasedera and Enoshima beach resort. The hiking trails connect to the various temples around the hills and wooded area. Mixture of nature and cultural viewings. Okutama Has the 2nd largest limestone cave in the Kanto region. Fall foliage […]
Welcome to the land of spectacular firework displays. During the summer months, Japanese people like to get dressed in their summer kimono （ UKATA ） and stroll around in their neighborhood festivals and to the Firework displays. Originally from China the fireworks in Japan are absolutely spectacular, either big events or small it’s worth viewing. […]
The Izu Peninsula and Shimoda area have many summer fun venues to visit. Either by car or train from Tokyo is around a little over 3 hours. During the peak season, we would not suggest a car as it might take a good 5-7 hours. Train, you can take the Odorigo or the Izukyu Express […]
Test the whitewaters this summer in Japan. If you are spending the summer months either in Tokyo or anywhere in Japan, have some great water fun. Just nearby from Tokyo are some of the following venues: ◆ Gumma Tone River Minakami Canyoning ◆ Okutama Okutama Rafting ◆ Kochi Yoshino River There are several tour companies […]
The Shikoku Pilgrimage is a circular shaped pilgrimage visiting temples and sacred sites where Kukai known as Kobo Daishi are believed to have trained around the 9th century. The island of Shikoku has a beautiful coastline, splendid scenery from the hills and mountains. Shikoku is known as the 88 temple trails. The route is 1.200 […]
Summer months are definitely here to stay when you see people visiting their regular Soba shops to eat either buckwheat Soba or white flour Somen noodles to cool off. Dip your cold strands of soba into a Soba choko ( small bowl for soba ) filled with cold Tsuyu, sprinkle some ground fresh wasabi and […]
In Japan, people consider watching fireworks with family and friends as a sign of welcoming the summer season. Just like they would be viewing the Sakura blossoms around Japan at the beginning of spring. Originally fireworks were used to ward off evil spirits, now a great entertainment for the entire family. Great chance for people […]
There is the typical Japanese summer event that takes place every year at the Art Aquarium Museum. The spectacular display of GoldFish, dynamic presentation that you don’t want to miss. On display on the 8th and 9th floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi in the new building produced by Hidetomo Kimur, you can enjoy the exhibit all […]
Japan’s summer is filled with wonderful, colorful festivals for the entire family to enjoy. One such festival will be held this year after being canceled for the past 3 years. Save July 9th and 10th to visit the temple grounds at Sensoji in Asakusa, great for photo shots, or just purchase the plant and decorate […]
Tanabata, Evening of the Seventh, also known as the Star Festival. Known to originate from the Chinese Qixi Festival. This is a celebration of the meeting of the deities Orihime ( Princess, daughter of the Sky King , Tentei). And Hikoboshi ( Male Star ) who got married, but prior to the marriage the princess […]