Japan is a land of many magnificent mountains and natural scenery that any nature buff would love to explore. While it’s every hiker’s dream of ascending the highest of mountains, it’s time to focus on the little guys for once. Over at Minato, Osaka, Tenpozan or Mount TenpΕ is one of Japan’s mini-mountains with a…
Museum-lovers or just curious travellers come across various uniquely themed museums. These are definitely not on a list of must see art or history museums. One such museum located in Chichibu, two hours away from Tokyo. It showcases various uniquely shaped rocks with faces on them. The museum was started by Shozo Hazama an avid…
If you’ve come across some pictures of vast and peaceful-looking bamboo forests, it’s highly likely that those are pictures of Japan‘s iconic Sagano Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama. Located about 30 minutes away from Kyoto city center, the forest is easily accessible by train. A popular tourist attraction is lined with hundreds of tall bamboo trees,…
Japan‘s Tashirojima in the Miyagi prefecture is home to thousands of stray cats. Although, its an absolute haven for cat lovers all around the world, it may be a torture for anyone with cat allergies. In this cat paradise, the cats are free to roam across the whole island and they are well taken care…
There’s something magical about walking through a tunnel of whimsically beautiful pastel flowers. Kawachi Fuji Garden looks like a mystical fantasy land, which is full of purple blooming wisteria. These flowers are actually ornamental vines and come in various species. The garden is home to almost 150 flowering plants, which create this breath-taking tunnel. It’s…
Tokyo is home to a variety of eating spots, that pique almost anyone’s appetite. The metropolis is also notoriously acclaimed for their various themed restaurants; maid cafes, ninja cafes, pet cafes, you name it. But, if you’ve been there and done that and are looking for a guaranteed good meal (and if you’re not a…
Japan is well known for a variety of sightseeing spots, but this particular one is pretty much unheard of. Allegedly, there is the tomb of Christ. Yes, you read it right: the tomb of Jesus Christ.
Located outside Sapporo, Makomanai Cemetery is one of the most peaceful places in Japan. For over a decade, the 1500 ton Buddha was located on a ground of the cemetery. But an architect Tadao Ando transformed the place into a mystic sanctuary. He built a hill of lavender plants around the statue, so Buddha is…