Summer Destinations

Sakura Castle Site Park

This park is where the castle of the Sakura samurai clan once stood. Traces of the castle can still be... (Read more)

The post-cherry glory of Chiba invites you

The cherry blossom season is symbolic of Japanese springtime beauty, but in our changing world, it can... (Read more)

Takatakiko Glamping Resort | Laid-Back Lakeside Glamping in Chiba

We have yet another option for “glamping” here in Chiba, and this one is nicely positioned... (Read more)

Resort style camping in Chiba, Japan: “Glamping”

While you have everything you need for an urban vacation in Tokyo, you’d do well to step out of ... (Read more)

UMI to YAMA | Paddle along the Katsuyama Coastline

You’ve surely heard of paddleboarding by now, but have you tried it? Japan is full of lakes, riv... (Read more)

Summer Nature Getaway Course in Chiba

Summer in the concrete expanse of Tokyo can be a sweaty endeavor. You won’t have much issue if you pre... (Read more)

Chiba City | See the leisure urban Chiba has to offer

Many weekend vacationers visit Chiba for either seaside leisure, or for the natural beauty found at on... (Read more)

Chiba’s Inage Seaside Park | A day on the coast, and much more than a beach

Japan has a skillful way of reserving large spaces of their limited land for parks and recreation. Som... (Read more)

Choshi Kayaks: An Ocean Adventure

The sea shapes much of Japan’s character and charm, and few places represent this influence better tha... (Read more)

Centuries of Celebrations: The Yaegaki Shrine Gion Festival

Matsuri, traditional Japanese festivals, are a window into the soul of the country and its people. Ori... (Read more)