I recently had to do some research on Utsunomiya , the capital city of Tochigi Prefecture. Despite it being less than one hour from Tokyo by shinkansen, there was surprisingly little information in English available. Most sources say the same...
Canyoning, or shower climbing (sawanobori) as it is known in Japan, is travelling through canyons by hiking, jumping, climbing, abseiling and swimming. And sliding - canyons make excellent natural slides. In its most pure form, canyoning requires technical rope and...
These days more than ever, we prefer to dine outdoors in the fresh air rather than risk dining in a cramped space filled with other people. However Europe this is not - in Tokyo it can be difficult to find...
Umi no Kyoto, or Kyoto by the Sea, offers you a chance to experience the Kyoto beyond the golden pavilion and geisha. It is an area rich in history and culture, and is home to stunning views of the sea...
For an easy trip to the nature from Tokyo - try Nasu-Shiobara. Located in the popular Nikko National Park, Nasu-Shiobara is comprised of the two towns, Nasu and Shiobara, nestled around Mount Nasudake. Being part of a national park, the...