Travel Walking Through Fukui: Dinosaur Footprints, Soba Fragrance, and the Memory of Red Brick Warehouses
Hello, I’m Tom.This time, I took a road trip from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture to neighboring Fukui. Leaving behind t...
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Travel Navigating Rural Japan 6 Tips: Travel Hiccups and How to Embrace Them
Hello, this is Tom.Today, I want to share some practical insights on traveling through Japan’s rural regions—those momen...
Travel Kanazawa, Ishikawa—A Gentle Journey of Umbrellas, Sake, and Flavor Night Izakayas, Morning Fish Market, and Rainy Tea House Streets
Hello, this is Tom.This time, I took a one-night, two-day trip to Kanazawa, Ishikawa—a city that came to mind when I ask...
Travel A Serene Morioka Getaway: Where Takuboku and Kenji Once Walked
Hello! It’s Tom here.Following my Akita journey, I’m excited to share the second part of my weekend Tohoku trip—this tim...
Travel Savoring the Warmth and Lingering Spring in a May Stroll Through Akita
Hello! This is Tom.Sometimes, I find myself craving a journey that isn’t about hitting the highlights. That’s exactly ho...
Local Speciality I Ate Chinsuko at an Okinawan Food Fair and Now I Want to Fly There
Hi there! It's Tom.The other day, I stumbled upon an “Okinawan Food Fair” at my local supermarket. The display was packe...
Local Speciality Hyogo’s Local Tastes: I Looked It Up and Now I Want to Go!
Hello, I'm Tom!Today, I’d like to share what I’ve learned about the local specialties of Hyogo Prefecture.When you hear ...
Travel 2-Day Journey Through Koriyama & Aizu-Wakamatsu: A Grown-Up Getaway of Sake and History
March. A time when spring seems just around the corner, yet winter still lingers in the air. Feeling the need for a chan...
Travel Atami at Shizuoka: A Relaxing Day Trip to the Seaside Town of Slopes and Hot Springs
It was a sunny weekend in February.As I sipped my morning coffee, I thought to myself, “It’s such nice weather—wouldn’t ...
Activity Gardening for Beginners: Starting a Planter Garden in the City
1. IntroductionAs urban life continues, many people may feel that their connection with nature is fading. In our busy da...