Three Nights in Seoul
I’m writing this Seoul post sitting on my sofa with a pounding headache and a very close box of tissues. *sad face* Apparently, I can’t catch a flight without getting some kind of cold within 48h of stepping down the plane. It’s been a couple rough days and I’m missing so much the relaxing time I spent in Seoul being…
Four unique experiences you can have ONLY IN OITA
What do Japanese artsists, demon possesions and korean princesses have in common? Oita prefecture! Situated in Japan’s Kyūshū island, Oita prefecture is famous for its hot springs (onsen) , but there is so much more than meets the eye in this often overlooked area. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of Oita thanks to Tourism Oita. For…
Itsukushima (Miyajima): Japan’s floating Torii
About 30 minutes away from Hiroshima Station there’s Itsukushima Shrine, a Unesco World Heritage Site in the island of Itsukushima, popularly know as Miyajima (literally “Shrine Island”). Its gate or torii is probably the most famous one in the world and definitely a “must-see” for many local and foreign tourists. The reason why the torii is “floating” is because the…
Safety Tips for Earthquakes in Japan
We need to talk about Earthquakes in Japan. Just yesterday a very strong earthquake hit Osaka. With a magnitude of 6,2 out of 7 (Japanese standard), it was a really scary and dangerous one, leaving more than 200 injured and 4 casualties. Earthquakes in Japan are not a laughing matter. The mega “Tokai Earthquake” has a 70% possibility of happening…
The KYOTO of Eastern Japan? A day in KAMAKURA.
Kamakura is a small city with tremendous culture and yes, a giant bronze Buddha. Being only 50 km away from Tokyo, conveniently covered by regular trains from the capital, it’s an extremely popular day trip destination. Adding to the equation, Kamakura has a beach that gathers not only regular visitors but countless surf aficionados. Early June is a wonderful time…
