Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota
In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…
In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…
It’s happened! You’re living in Japan and finally have the opportunity to go out and explore! Now what? If you’re…
One of my favorite things about Japan is the beautiful parks that are tucked all over. This park had been…
My husband loves to fish and after being in Japan for almost a year and not fishing, I knew it…
Blueberries, strawberries and mushrooms galore can all be found to harvest at Sayama Berryland. The farm is about a forty…
Only 71 minutes (tollway route) from Yokota is a great sandy family friendly beach to cool off in during the…
In mid June thru early July there is a Lily Festival (Yuri Matsuri) across the street from the Seibu Dome…
If you want a one of a kind of adventure while living in Japan, try canyoning with Canyons Adventure Tours. …
Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year throughout Japan. As the temperature and humidity increase, excitements…
The Kawaguchiko Herb Festival takes place in mid-June through early July. You get to see a beautiful view of Mt.…
The rainy season is almost upon us, and right after that we will be faced with the depths of a…
Every year thousands of people make the trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. A hike up…
This is a nice beach with a relatively white sandy coastline, shaped in a 1 km arch. It is a…
Near Hinohara Waterfalls is a beautiful rock cliff, with a narrow gorge cut by a clear mountain stream. You can climb…
Across from Lake Saiko there is a great little campground called Camp Koyodai. The campsites are small but surrounded by…
Here is a list of local outdoor pools open during the summer months – culled in 2012 by Shelby Hansen…
Located less than 2 kilometers from Shiofune Kannon in Ome, Fukiage Iris Park is a lovely place to take a…
The Hamura Community Water Park is a good summer outing for families. This sujo koen (that’s Japanese for “waterpark”) has…
Shiofune Kannon-ji is a temple for the female Buddhist Guanyin, located near Ome, about 30 minutes by car from Yokota.…
What we call America’s pastime has been a passion in Japan since the late 1800s. The rules are largely the…