I was looking for a place to escape to from Hong Kong on reading week, and in the autumn months of October Japan just seems like an easy fabulous choice. Been all over Japan so was looking for a new
Universal Studios : Osaka
In 2023, I had a chance to come back and visit Osaka again. The previous time I visited a decade earlier in 2014, I only did a one day stop in Osaka on the way to Kyoto and Nara, and
Visions of Tokyo 2024 : Japan
Funky Tokyo. Been to this city many times and it never ceases to amaze me with new things to see and explore. In February 2024, I spent a couple of weeks in the city, touring around and finding new areas
Visions of Okinawa : Japan
After three hectic months stuck in Hong Kong, the last stage of a long pandemic, I was finally able to venture out in December 2023 to visit one of my favorite countries – Japan. I’ve previously visited and enjoyed the
Central Kitakyushu walk : Fukuoka
In one of my last visits to Japan, back when the world was open, I visited the western region of the Fukuoka, and had several daytrips to explore the area. One of those was a trip towards the east, to
Taketomi Island Iriomote Ishigaki National Park
One of the nicest treats when visiting Ishigaki island was a little detour I did taking a ferry ride to visit Taketomi Island and explore the Iriomote Ishigaki National Park. That island is like a trip back in time, with
Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi : Oita Japan
One of the last stops on my tour of the Kagoshima to Fukuoka Japan volcano tour was a stop at the lovely Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi at Oita Japan, with a hanging suspension bridge over a steep valley, and scenic views
Mount Nakadake Aso Kuju Volcano National Park : Kumamoto
The trip in Kumamoto was remarkable, with lots of unexpected treats. That region of Japan is best known for its volcanos, so I got to explore quite a few of those. The closest I got to the heart of the
Nabegataki Falls : Kagoshima
The last stop in the Kagoshima trip before heading back through the Fukuoka airport, was the Nabegataki Falls. An easy walk down a paved path taking you to a series of lovely falls, falling over large caves. It’s a magical
Chojabaru Plateau : Oita Japan
Touring the Aso area in Kumamoto on the south western part of Japan, I ran into some funky places. Wasn’t sure what to expect of Chojabaru Plateau, just off the Yamanami Highway, but when I got there I saw some
