Yadoya's family's travel diary

From Tunnels to Tales: A Journey Through Ashio Copper Mine

We visited the Asio Copper Mine. The Asio Copper Mine was a major copper mining site from the Edo period, supporting Jap...
Kamakura

Exploring Komachi Street: Kamakura’s Lively Shopping Avenue for Travelers

Komachi Street (Komachi-dōri) is one of Kamakura’s most vibrant and traveler-friendly destinations—a lively pedestrian a...
Food

Marugen Ramen: Discovering the Soulful Taste of Japan’s “Meat Soba”

When travelers think of Japanese ramen, images of tonkotsu broth from Hakata, miso ramen from Hokkaido, or shoyu ramen f...
Theme parks

A Magical Winter Night: Yomiuriland Jewellumination in Tokyo

If you’re visiting Tokyo in winter, one of the most dazzling attractions you shouldn’t miss is Yomiuriland Jewelluminati...
Tourist spot

Exploring the Imperial Palace: A Green Oasis in the Heart of Tokyo

Nestled in the very heart of Tokyo, the Imperial Palace is not just the residence of Japan’s Emperor but also a place wh...
Scenery

Kawachi Wisteria Garden: A Fairy-Tale World of Blossoms in Fukuoka

Hidden in the hills of Kitakyushu, Kawachi Wisteria Garden is one of Japan’s most enchanting flower spots. Famous worldw...
Trip

Tokyo Deep Dive – A 7-Day Slow-Travel Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

🇯🇵 Japan Travel Itineraries – 7-Day Sample Plan for First-Time TravelersTokyo is a city of contrasts—ancient temples bes...
Event / Festival

Hanazono Shrine’s Tori-no-Ichi Festival: A Lively Celebration of Luck in the Heart of Shinjuku

Known in Japanese as the Ōtori Matsuri (大酉祭), this annual event draws thousands of people from all over Japan who come t...
Kamakura

The Great Buddha of Kamakura: A Timeless Icon of Japan

Among all the historic sights in Kamakura, the Great Buddha of Kamakura, located at Kōtoku-in Temple, stands as one of J...
Trip

A Beginner’s Guide to Jetstar: Features, How to Book, and Popular Routes

Jetstar is one of the best-known low-cost airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, offering affordable flights to popular de...