Welcome to my blog!
Here, I share travel guides and stories from across Japan to make your journey smoother and more enjoyable.

My philosophy is simple:
“travel as if you are living there.”
Instead of focusing only on famous landmarks, I introduce everyday charms—local food, hidden traditions, and small cultural details that bring each town to life.
I hope these tips help you explore Japan more deeply and discover its authentic side.
(For the latest updates, please check official websites when planning your trip.)
Recent Posts
Minamiaizu Autumn Travel Guide — Beyond Ouchi-juku, into Rural Japan
📷Photo by Nomambo in Oct. 2025. On a morning when the mountain ridgelines softened under…
Still Japan Stories: Discover the Soul of Northern Ibaraki – Between Sea, Mountains, and Time
Introduction 🌸 📷Photo by Nomambo in Jun. 2022. There’s a quiet kind of beauty that…
A Once-Every-Five-Years Spectacle: Otsu Port Ofune Festival, Now UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Introduction Every five years in early May, the quiet fishing town of Otsu in Kita-Ibaraki…