Japanese people are usually keen to point out that Japan is a country with four very distinct seasons. Japan has a secret fifth season: tsuyu, also known as the rainy…
Kurobe Gorge: Holiday Like The Locals
At the end of winter, with warmer days returning and more days off than other times of the year, I always come out of hibernation wanting to get back in…
Ibaraki’s Hidden Gem
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always liked all sorts of red and pink variations, but blue never really crossed my mind. At least not until recently. There’s…
Coastal Kawage: Escaping to the Bayside Between Cities
Recently I had an opportunity to visit Kawage in Mie Prefecture with a friend (be sure to check out the other post on Kawage). As someone who loves to travel…
How to Live Like Royalty for the Weekend in Marina Kawage, Mie
I often daydream about the day I would become so rich that my days would consist of horseback riding on the beach, sailing the sea on a yacht, and feasting…