Sunday Posts

One Fine Autumn Day in Kyoto

Diary of a day in Kyoto during my annual early-December fall foliage outings.

Sep 16 •

Islands of Japan Worth Leaving the Mainland For

Islands of an island-nation—my favorite Japanese islands.

Jun 21 •

Tohoku: One of Japan`s Least Explored Yet Most Rewarding Regions

Tohoku destination suggestions, one of my favorite regions in Japan.

Feb 25 •

Are You Traveling to Japan?

Notes from a resident traveler.

Jan 28 •

Dreamy Hot Springs of Japan

Some of my favorite onsen experiences in Japan that includes ocean-side hot springs, mountain-top ones and relatively luxurious resorts

Jan 7 •

Tokyo: I Am Grateful For You

A week-long one photo per day gratitude challenge inspired by the GUT community.

Nov 26, 2023 •

Gone For a Hike

Why I love living in Japan, the country of safe walks and hikes.

Nov 19, 2023 •

What Is a Weekend?

The dilemma of a freelancer - the Tokyo edition.

Nov 12, 2023 •

What a Difference a Week Can Make

Back to Oku-Nikko for the weekend

Oct 22, 2023 •

The Joy of Repeat Travels

Autumn in Japan, same trees, same colors but different leaves.

Oct 15, 2023 •

A Weekend with the Norwegian Wood

Letters from Japan, Summer 2022

Jul 25, 2022 •

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