For today's post, I visited some of the local attractions which can be found around Asuka and Sakurai. As this location is known as the cradle of Japanese civilization... read all

Kyoto station is a crowded place. I suggest that you should take a food... read all

Since Nara Prefecture is known for being the cradle of Japanese civilization, it should come as no surprise that it's also home to some of the oldest temples found in Japan... read all

The best halal ramen in Osaka. Hot and spicy soup broth, perfect for winter... read all

After spending my last day in Osaka Prefecture, I picked up my car from Kansai Airport and drive 90 km's to Yoshino which is based in Nara Prefecture... read all

When most people visit Osaka Prefecture, they visit Osaka City but do not visit any of the rural or secondary cities... read all

When many Japanese think of Osaka, they often remember the Glico Running Man which can be found in Dotonbori... read all

For my second day in Japan, I decided to visit some of the western attractions found around Osaka City... read all

Over the next three days, I will be exploring the general Osaka and Sakai area. The main areas visited today were based around the Osaka Castle Area and the Tennoji Area... read all

It is Day 6 of our hanami trip in the Tohoku region and it is time to say goodbye to this not-so-touristy part of Japan and return to the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo... read all

It is now our fifth day of our quest to experience some of the best sakura spots in the Tohoku region. Yesterday, Alan and I were just in time to see the full bloom... read all

It is Day 4 of our hanami trip and we are now in Morioka, the capital city of Iwate prefecture... read all

Okinawa, the part of Japan which is not quite like Japan. Confused? The best way to understand how special the island is... read all

No trip to Sendai will complete without a visit to Matsushima, one of the three great views of Japan... read all

Day 2 of hanami in Japan saw Alan and I racing all the way to the famed Hirosaki Castle Park from Sendai before the Somei Yoshino there disappear... read all

The hanami season in Japan is about to start soon and I'm in the mood to share with you all my first hand experience hunting... read all

Yoro Park offers various attractions like a strange art-theme park, a kid�fs theme park, a golf course and a waterfall... read all

For my last day in Kyushu, I drove from to Kurume City which is located rather close to Fukuoka City... read all

The Takeda Castle Ruins are some beautifully preserved remains of the Izushi Castle - as it was originally named... read all

For my last full day in Miyazaki, I made by way from Miyazaki city to the gateway city of Kobayashi which is not really known for anything in particular... read all