- Planning for Cherry Blossoms: Tips for 3 of Tokyo's Hanami Hot Spots
- It's never too early to start planning hanami parties (or planning a trip to Japan to experience them). Cherry blossom forecasts start popping up as e
- 3 Mountain Lodges for New Year’s Eve and the First Sunrise of 2019
- Although I prefer to go on day trips, I do enjoy staying the night of December 31st in a mountain hut and taking part in the tradition of “hatsuhinode
- Mt Aoba - Takahama’s Highest Viewpoint
- A hike up Mt Aoba offers refreshing nature, breathtaking views, and some thrilling climbing sections between its two peaks. If you’re itching to do an
- Visit 3 of Tokyo's Most Famous Parks with this 1-Day Walking Course
- Tokyo is famous for its vast network of expansive public parks and green spaces. If you are visiting the city and staying in or near Shinjuku or Shibu
- Experience the Teahouses of Shinjuku Gyoen
- Although Shinjuku Gyoen is most revered for its beautiful gardens and scenic vistas, exploring the forest paths of this massive, tranquil greenspace w
- Discover Saihoji: The Ancient Moss Temple of Kyoto
- It is said that Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines. You've probably already heard of the most famous ones: Kinkakuji (the Golden Pavil
- Autumn Adventures: The Fall Colors of Lake Okutama
- You may be familiar with Mt. Takao, the closest and easiest hike near Tokyo. If you've experienced all that Mt. Takao has to offer, it's time to go de
- 3 Amazing Autumn Day Trips from Shinjuku
- Although there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy fall colors in Shinjuku, nothing beats getting out into nature and strolling or hiking below a ca
- Autumn in Shinjuku: 3 Amazing Spots for Viewing Fall Colors
- As one of Tokyo's major business hubs, Shinjuku admittedly isn't the first location that comes to mind when seeking out places to soak in the splendid
- Explore Japan’s Living History in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
- With a giant moat, ancient, towering stone walls, and police officers and security guards around every corner, the Imperial Palace grounds, can be a l
- 10 Tips for Climbing Mt Fuji
- The official Mt Fuji climbing season only lasts two months a year. From early July to early September, you can safely climb to the top of Japan’s high
- Explore Shinjuku Chuo Park and Its Secret History
- This year marks the 50th anniversary of Shinjuku Chuo (Central) Park, a lush greenspace surrounded by the office towers and luxury apartment high-rise
- The Akasaka Palace: Tokyo’s Hidden National Treasure
- During my early years in Japan, I realized that cycling was an excellent way to explore Tokyo and get a feel for how its patchwork of wards connect wi
- A Bento in the Park: The Perfect Shinjuku Lunch Break
- When I worked in the Nishi-shinjuku skyscraper district, I always enjoyed taking lunch breaks with my co-workers among the cherry blossoms in Shinjuku
- Shinjuku Running: Sprinting through Toyama Park
- According to statistics shared by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, more than 35% of Tokyo is covered in woods and forests. Shinjuku is no exception