Fantastic weekend in the Japanese Alps We share a weekend visit to the Japanese Alps to highlight beautiful areas filled with cultural treasure, gorgeous landscapes and natural beauty that you should experience when you visit this scenic region of the country. When...
Unforgettable Reasons to Visit Hiroshima: Exploring History, Culture, and Resilience Located in western Japan, Hiroshima is a city that carries profound historical significance, while also being a symbol of resilience, peace, and hope. Steeped in a...
What to see and do in Okinawa, Japan Okinawa has been on many travelers’ bucket list. It’s not hard to imagine why. The beautiful blue sea, the white sand beach, the hot sun and the bikini girls. Few can resist its charm. We all know that Okinawa is famous...
Best 20 Free things to do in Tokyo, Japan I this post, I share the best 20 things to do in Tokyo that is fun, easy to explore and also free to do. For budget minded visitors, you’ll keep your wallet intact with all these fantastic attractions and cool places to...
Exploring Senso-Ji in Asakusa Senso-Ji in Asakusa is Tokyo’s largest and most popular Buddhist temple with over 30 million visitors coming to visit this temple annually. Also known as the Asakusa Kannon temple, it’s the biggest tourist destination in Tokyo...
Capture the Essence of Tokyo: Unveiling the Best Photography Spots in the City (updated 2023) Best places to photograph around Tokyo, Japan The best places to photograph Tokyo, Japan vary throughout the city, different vantage points and the main attractions to visit...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.