A day at Zoorasia felt like a journey around the globe. After walking around Satoyama Garden, we walked across to see some animals. Maybe because of its location, I find this calming despite the crowd. Zoorasia: Zoological Trip Around the World Zoological Trip Around the World is the catch phrase of the zoo as found in its map brochure. True enough, walking around felt like that. The zoo has eight.. Read More
Satoyama Gardens in Yokohama is like a colorful paradise in the middle of serenity. Although it is not far from Tokyo, this place is not as crowded even during holidays. This year Japan celebrates its Golden Week with 10 days off from school and work. It is a special year as the country welcomes the new era and its new emperor. However, this also means that popular vacation spots outside.. Read More
Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the few gardens in Japan with a designation as the Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site of the country. Like other Japanese-style gardens, this garden features a big pond; an array of different trees; and flowers that bloom for every season. However the inspiration from various classic literature as well as images from historic places makes it unique from other gardens. The.. Read More
There are a lot of Tokyo parks to visit when in Japan. Each has its own unique feature that goes well for every season. While most tourists from abroad visit Japan to see the sakura in spring, the changing colors of the leaves are as fascinating. For this year, my husband and I were able to visit a few parks in Tokyo which are popular for autumn viewing. Tokyo.. Read More
Lake Chuzenji or Chuzenjiko is a big lake in the mountains of Nikko. Around the lake are summer houses mostly of European embassies, cafes, and restaurants. On fine days, fishing enthusiasts enjoy catching trouts with a beautiful view of the mountains. On cold days, influx of people come to town to enjoy a hot soak in the onsens. Spending a Day at Lake Chuzenji With summer nearly ending,.. Read More