The cherry blossoms have reached their peak in Tokyo, creating a picturesque scene with petals drifting through the sky and blanketing paths like snowflakes. If you’re searching for the most captivating photo spots and seeking out the best cherry blossom locations in western Tokyo, away from the crowds and often frequented by locals, then continue…
Japan Winter Tales: Myoko Kogen
In most parts of Japan we’re still waiting for the sakura blossoms to come out and the ski and snowboarding winter season 23/24 is far from over yet! The warmer, slushy snow season in spring is said to be the best, right after Japan’s famous powder days. That being said, we keep seeing videos online…
The Iconic Autumn Shot of Mount Fuji at Kawaguchiko
While snowy landscapes already reminisce of Christmas around some parts of the world, temperatures around Yokohama and Tokyo are still fairly mild and we’re enjoying the vibrant autumn foliage all around us. For deep red maple foliage, Lake Kawaguchi is just the most stunning place nearby, especially as you get Mount Fuji looking more majestic…
Catch a Summer Breeze Around Ito
September 1st marks the day when summer is officially over in Japan, as all beach facilities are removed and public outdoor pools are closed. However, with soaring temperatures into mid-October, the summer fun isn’t over yet! If you’re wondering when is the best time to visit Japan, the advantages of visiting Japan in September are…
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in Miura
Did you know that there are hundreds of varieties of cherry blossom trees and the earliest variety blooms from February each year? This species of cherry blossom is called ‘Kawazu Sakura (河津桜)’ and can not only be found in its’ originating town called Kawazu on the Izu Peninsula, but also in a few spots close…
Exploring Shizuoka by Bike
Most of you who follow our blog have probably figured out by now that we love cycling off the beaten track in Japan! As it’s often hard finding information online about good bike routes in Japan, we decided to film our bike rides and write these blog articles to provide other cycling enthusiasts with valuable…
Kyushu’s Sakura Cycling Road
Home to wondrous landscapes and lush green fields, Kyushu is Japan’s secret garden. If you get the chance to travel to this wonderful part of Japan, consider renting a bike for at least a day to explore Kyushu’s marvels deeper. Oita Prefecture in Eastern Kyushu is known for having the most hot spring sources in…
Rikugien Garden Night Light-Up
Even though it’s almost Christmas, early to mid-December is actually the best time to see peak autumn colours in Tokyo and Yokohama. The colours that stand out the most in these iconic Japanese cities are the yellow ginkgo and bright red maple leaves. There is a surprisingly small number of parks and gardens in Tokyo…
Ibaraki’s Lakeside Cycling Road
The designated national cycling road around Lake Kasumigaura located in Ibaraki prefecture shows us: when the Japanese put their mind to it, they make cycling roads extremely well! We cycled around Lake Kasumigaura with our own bikes in late September and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Japan, looking for day trips in nature…
Exploring Yokohama’s Seaside by Bike
Happy Friday! As temperatures have finally dropped since Typhoon Nanmadol made its way through Japan, the weather is now ideal for exploring Japan’s great outdoors by bike. Also, for those of you reading this from outside of Japan, we’re excited to let you know that the Japanese government has announced that tourists are finally allowed…
Jitensha Adventure 