Nature

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 also as the suffix “-... (Read more)

Kominato Railway: Hop on this classic train for a new rail experience

Sometimes the journey itself can be the majority of the fun. Train adventures are so exciting because ... (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)

Hattori Hydrangea House: The Fruits of Chiba’s Beauty

The living, breathing vegetation of nature comes in many forms. Out in the wilderness, we can apprecia... (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)

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)

Ayame Park: The World of Water Flowers

Complex river systems are the veins coursing through Japan, providing transport, leisure, and the wate... (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)