Discoveries from around the archipelago
A few weeks ago, I posted my own wishlist of places I hope to hit this year on my travels. But the longer I am here, the more "obscure" my list admittedly becomes. Of course, I want to return to Hakone or soak up the atmosphere of Kyoto in autumn. But I'm also just as thrilled... Continue Reading →
**A.K.A closed down for about 2 years (2014-2016) but now seems to be reopening/reopened closer to the Higashi-Chaya district near Share Hotels Hatchi. Check their website for details. For a small city on the Sea of Japan coast, Kanazawa delivers a weighty culinary punch. On my trip through the region in the fall, I researched... Continue Reading →
Back in the summer, I managed to get in a trip to the first (for me) of Japan's top three gardens - Korakuen, in Okayama City. While I enjoyed the visit and thought the garden was lovely, I wasn't sure if it really deserved the moniker of "top 3". (There was a bit too much... Continue Reading →
If you haven't been to Kanazawa, prepare to be delighted. I've long had this city on my to-go list mostly due to Kenrokuen, one of the top three gardens in Japan, but it turns out that Kanazawa offers a whole lot more to the average visitor. Having been spared from the bombing raids of World... Continue Reading →
