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Enoura Observatory Revisited

I first visited Enoura Observatory in Odawara shortly after it opened in 2018. I…

Exploring Kanazawa

Located in the heart of the Hokuriku region, on the coast of the Japan…

Encountering the Sublime at Murin-an

Having lived in Japan for a fair number of years, it’s easy to become…

Tangmo Ancient Village

Odawara Art Foundation Enoura Observatory

In Japan, I often find myself lost for words at the beautiful integration of…

Shizuoka Road Trip

Golden Hour at Oyakuen Garden

Tsuruga Castle

Kosoan Cafe in Jiyugaoka

Tokyo’s many neighbourhoods are full of hidden restaurants, cafes & bars, often hidden from…

Sankeien Garden

Sankei-en is a traditional Japanese garden in Yokohama (1 hour from Tokyo) that was…

Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Hidden Oasis

Hiking the Old Tokaido Highway