History

Seasonal blooms at iconic “Flower Temples” in Chiba

Famous temples known affectionately as “flower temples” can be found throughout Chiba Prefecture... (Read more)

Kasamori-Kannon Temple: A one of a kind design, in a one of a kind place

Japan is dotted with both shrines (jinja or jingu) and temples (o-tera, or designated with suffix R... (Read more)

Mt. Nokogiri: Hiking Trail Guide

The coastline views and historic sites on offer at Mt. Nokogiri (Nokogiriyama) make it one of the most... (Read more)

Cycling the Surf Coast of Ichinomiya, the first Olympic surfing venue in history

The coastline of Ichinomiya in Chiba has long been inhabited for its mild climate, and culinary blessi... (Read more)

Kamogawa Day Trip

Kamogawa City is located along the southern end of Chiba’s Pacific coast, an area known for its stunni... (Read more)

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel : Make Old Town Sawara your Home for a Trip

The Sawara area of Katori City on the northern edge of Chiba Prefecture was a key hub in Japan’s... (Read more)

Katori Shrine: A living and beautiful piece of ancient Japan

Among the oldest and largest shrines in Japan, Katori Shrine is an important site in Shinto lore. Alon... (Read more)

Lighthouses of Chiba

Chiba Prefecture occupies the Boso Peninsula, which is situated between Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocea... (Read more)

Chiba’s Northeast Pacific Coast – Choshi & Asahi

For this tour we explored Choshi City, home to a beautiful stretch of Pacific Ocean coastline located ... (Read more)

Tateyama Castle: A lasting symbol of defense, and a reminder of an exciting past

Tateyama Castle stands high on a hill, peering down over the crucial port below, ready to warn of inva... (Read more)