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
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(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
(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
(Japan) Okutama, Mt. Mitake – A walk in the Snow (Feb 26,2022)
It was a warm, sunny weekend (above 0degC), we decided to wake up early, drove to Okutama area, took the cable car (MitakeTozan Railway), passed by Mitake Shrine, and hiked up to Mt. Mitake. It was a bit icy at some areas, had to use the crampons, but the route was quite flat. It looked… Continue reading (Japan) Okutama, Mt. Mitake – A walk in the Snow (Feb 26,2022)
(Japan) Sankeien (Dec 4, 2021)
It was a sunny & warm weekend in winter, so I’ve cycled to Sankeien in Yokohama. It is inside the town, and very easy to access. Opened in 1906, Sankeien Garden is an expansive 175,000 m2 garden featuring gorgeous ponds, streams, undulating paths, and even many historic buildings. Sankeien Garden was designed and built by… Continue reading (Japan) Sankeien (Dec 4, 2021)
(Japan) Izu Islands – Oshima (Nov 19-22, 2021)
Tuesday was a public holiday, so I thought of taking the Monday off to make it a 4-day mini vacation. I wanted to go for a short cycling trip somewhere, but my husband had to work on Monday, so I just decided to visit Oshima (in Tokyo), and bought the ship ticket online within one… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Islands – Oshima (Nov 19-22, 2021)
(Japan) Hitachi Seaside Park – Kochia (Oct 2021)
This is one of the popular big park in Tokyo area. We visited it before in Spring, and it was beautiful. So, we decided to visit it again in Autumn, to see different kinds of flowers. Now, is the season for Kochia — the cute red ball-looking plants. You’ll see!! https://hitachikaihin.jp/en/ Haha… again, of course,… Continue reading (Japan) Hitachi Seaside Park – Kochia (Oct 2021)
(Japan) Okutama – Tamba Area (Oct 30, 2021)
There are many areas in Japan popular for autumn leaves, Tamba area is one of them. It is just located at the west of Okutama, west of Tokyo area, makes it easily accessible from Tokyo for even just a day trip, 2 to 3 hour drive. Hence, at the Halloween time, we decided to take… Continue reading (Japan) Okutama – Tamba Area (Oct 30, 2021)
(Japan) Kanagawa Autumn View (Oct-Nov 2021)
These pictures were taken from no more than morning runs or afternoon walks in the neighborhood, but the scenery is beautiful and peaceful. Autumn is so short, winter will come. But, at this very moment, it is as if the trees trying to strive one more time before all their colors will be taken from… Continue reading (Japan) Kanagawa Autumn View (Oct-Nov 2021)