General A Local’s Hidden Drive Around Izu-Ohito & Izunokuni: Gyoza, Strawberries, the Sea, Mentaiko & Wasabi
Hey friends! 👋 If you love finding places that aren't packed with tourists, save this one. Today I'm sharing one of my f...
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Nature 🌸 Shimoda Hydrangea Park with My Cat — A Weekday Hidden Gem in Izu, Japan
A peaceful ajisai walk, a sneaky mountain trail, and the best anpan in town.Getting There: Driving from Numazu via Izu J...
Area 10 Things to Do in Numazu, Japan: A Local’s Guide
Numazu is my home town — and honestly, most travel guides skip right past it. Sitting on Suruga Bay about an hour from T...
Food & Drink Atami Mountain Hiking Circuit: A Scenic One-Day Course Guide
From Numazu, Atami is just about 50 minutes by car — less than an hour and you're already there. So this time, I planned...
Area Day 2 in Osaka: Osaka Castle, Namba Yasaka Shrine & Rikuro’s Cheesecake 🏯🦁🧀
Day 2 in Osaka was all about exploring — I packed up my souvenirs, shipped them home, and hit the city light! From the surprisingly massive Osaka Castle Park to the fierce lion head of Namba Yasaka Shrine, and ending with Rikuro Ojisan's famously jiggly cheesecake fresh out of the oven in Dotonbori. Here's my honest Day 2 Osaka travel diary! 🏯🦁🧀
Food & Drink Osaka Day 1: Shinkansen Tips, USJ 25th Anniversary & A Hotel I’d Go Back To
Day 1 in Osaka kicks off with a smooth shinkansen ride from Mishima using Smart EX! From booking tips to USJ's exciting 25th Anniversary celebration — plus an honest review of the hotel I'd happily return to. Here's my real Osaka Day 1 travel diary! 🎢🚅🏨
Culture Monzen-Nakacho: A Hidden Tokyo Gem with Old-School Charm
Discover Monzen-Nakacho — a hidden Tokyo gem with Showa-era retro charm. Local izakayas, Tomioka Hachimangu, Naritasan Fukagawa Fudo-do, goshuin and more.
kagoshima Day 3 in Yakushima — Hiking to Jomon Sugi!
Hike to the ancient Jomon Sugi cedar on Yakushima Island — a must-do trail in Japan's UNESCO World Heritage forest.
Culture My Spring Yakushima Adventure: Part 1 — Propeller Planes, a Wild Storm & Sacred Shrines
First visit to Yakushima: propeller planes, wild storms, and sacred shrines deep in Japan's most mystical UNESCO island.
Food & Drink A Day Trip to Shimoda | Shirahama Shrine, Marine Aquarium & Local Gourmet
A day trip to Shimoda: visit Shirahama Shrine, the marine aquarium, and enjoy local gourmet in Shizuoka, Japan.