Kawazuzakura: I Wouldn’t Miss It for the World🌸

I think the fairies have come and painted all the flowers. That’s what I thought when I stood in awe of how beautiful the scenery was in front of me. It’s still a mystery to me how in the world flowers shoot forth first than leaves. I guess botanists could explain that but I’d preferContinue reading “Kawazuzakura: I Wouldn’t Miss It for the World🌸”

Rikugien Garden in Summer—What to See?

Nestled in the middle of the busy metropolitan of Tokyo is the Rikugien Garden. What to see? Landscapes, giant sturdy trees, tiny mushrooms, insects, paths, streams, a lake, turtles, carps or koi, bugs and the like. It seems like a mini jungle with an oasis of serenity right in the center of it. The landscapesContinue reading “Rikugien Garden in Summer—What to See?”

Hakone Ropeway

Blessed by its wonderful natural environment, superb scenery, and an abundance of natural hot springs, Hakone is one of the leading tourist attractions in Japan. The Hakone Ropeway service operates at approximately one-minute intervals, and the 30-minute journey from Sounzan Station to Togendai Station, which nestles on the shore of Lake Ashi, allows visitors toContinue reading “Hakone Ropeway”