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”

Harajuku: LINE Friends Store

Are you a “LINE FRIENDS” buff like me? What are you waiting for? Head to Harajuku! For those who don’t know yet, allow me to share this. LINE is a common messaging application in Japan. LINE Friends is the character brand of LINE. It consists of eleven main characters. They are popular because of theirContinue reading “Harajuku: LINE Friends Store”