Hot Spring Trip (Dec. 11-14, 2022) There are several islands near Tokyo, called “Izu Islands“, that are accessible by large passenger ships, high-speed jet ferries, or short flights. I have already visited two of the Izu Islands (Oshima and Miyakejima) within one year, and both of them were unique and different. I couldn’t wait to… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Islands – Hachijojima
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(Japan ) Mt Fuji – Kawaguchiko
Cycling @ Sengen Park & Lake Kawaguchiko (Nov.27, 2022) It was a sunny warm Autumn day, we decided to take my bicycles to Mt. Fuji for a day ride. We visited the popular Arakurayama Sengen Park. The view of Sengen Shrine in front of Mt. Fuji and Autumn trees were indeed amazing. It was very… Continue reading (Japan ) Mt Fuji – Kawaguchiko
(Japan) Izuminomori Park in Yamato
Jogging @ Yamato Park Izuminomori (Nov. 2022) Recently, I found a large, quiet, peaceful and natural park at remote area of Yamato city of Yokohama, Kanagawa. It is called “Izumi-no-mori“(meaning, the woods of fountain). It is about 2.5km one round, with natural ponds, rivers, woods, trails, watermill, as well as a few traditional farmhouses, shop,… Continue reading (Japan) Izuminomori Park in Yamato
(Japan) Nishizawa Gorge
Trekking @ Nishizawa Gorge (Nov. 5, 2022) Nishizawa Gorge, also called Nishizawa keikoku, is one of the popular places in Kanto region of Japan to enjoy Autumn leaves. We were lucky enough to visit there at the best time this year. The view was indeed breath-takingly beautiful. We took the easiest trekking route at the… Continue reading (Japan) Nishizawa Gorge
Pros and Cons of Bike Touring in Japan
Since all the borders were closed due to COVID-19, I have started my new adventures of bike touring and camping inside Japan, for the obvious advantages: It costs almost nothing. except for a few unavoidable domestic flights/buses/trains/ships. Besides that, many public transportations allow the bikes for free, as long as they are packed in the… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Bike Touring in Japan
(Japan) Aomori to Kanagawa
Cycling in Tohoku, from Aomori to Kanagawa (Aug 6-17, 2022) Tohoku Region, also called Northeast Japan, is a region where I had seldom stepped foot on. I only knew it to full of mountainous areas, and fishing villages along the east coast. It is traditionally not as well-developed or popular as Kanto, Kansai, or Kyoshu… Continue reading (Japan) Aomori to Kanagawa
(Japan) Izu Islands – Miyakejima
Cycling & Dolphin Swim @ Miyakejima (Jul 29-Aug 2, 2022) There are several volcanic islands in Tokyo Prefecture, usually called the Izu Islands. They are accessible by Passenger Ships, high-speed jets or aircrafts, in a matter of hours, quite convenience to visit from Tokyo area. This time, my family decided to visit Miyakejima for summer… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Islands – Miyakejima
Another Cinderella’s Story
+++ This is a fictional story. +++ Elle gets off her taxi, looks up at this enormous glass building, Headquarter of POSE Magazine. Elle feels a little self-conscious of her usual business casual outfit. After all, POSE is a leading fashion magazine in NY, and Chief Editor of Pose, Joyce Ma, is like a goddess… Continue reading Another Cinderella’s Story
Choice
+++ This is a fictional story. +++ I grew up in a small quiet town, where everybody knows everybody. There was only 1 elementary school & secondary school, so all the kids knew each other, and we all pretty much grew up together, hanged out together. I loved the peacefulness & relaxing life here, never… Continue reading Choice
(Japan) Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Part 2)
Cycling in Kyushu, from Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Apr 29-May 7, 2022) Up to this point, we had already completed touring around Kagoshima, visited the southernmost tip of Kagoshima (Cape Sata). We continued to take ferries across the sea, island-hopping to Kumamoto and Nagasaki, continued to camp along the way~ Actually, we fishing town that we… Continue reading (Japan) Kagoshima to Nagasaki (Part 2)