Japan

Wondering what to eat in Sapporo, Hokkaido? This famous city in northern Japan has so many delicacies to offer. Hokkaido prefecture is the biggest farming region in Japan, and being surrounded by…

I am so happy to say that I was finally able to check Sapporo Winter Festival off my bucket list this year! This event had been one of my goals ever since…

I lived in Japan for two years. During my time there, I saw so many stunning sights throughout the country. The autumn leaves in Kyoto, the snow sculptures in Sapporo, the lush…

For two years, I lived in Japan as a foreign English teacher. I got the opportunity to work there with the JET Programme and had one of the best times of my life.…

Yamadera (山寺) is a beautiful temple located in Yamagata prefecture of Japan. The name literally means “mountain temple” in Japanese. It has a long history dating back all the way to 860…

Hitachi Seaside Park ((ひたち海浜公園) is a public park located in Ibaraki prefecture of Japan. The spacious ground is covered with different colorful flowers and plants during each season. It is a beautiful…

Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture of Japan. In addition to its pristine beaches, unique culture, it is also famous for its food! Okinawa has many quirky delicacies that can only be found…

Okinawa had been on my bucket list for awhile. My Japanese friends have always told me that it’s “the Hawaii of Japan”. Every time I saw a photo of Okinawa, the gorgeous…

Japan is paradise for nature and animal lovers. Today, I want to introduce a secret gem in the Tohoku region of Japan – Miyagi Zao Fox Village (宮城蔵王 キツネ村). Somewhere in the…

When talking about Japan, an image Mount Fuji comes to mind for many people. Every year, this famous mountain receives over 300,000 visitors who want to challenge the grand climb to the…