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Stunning flower gardens at Tokyo’s Hibiya Park
Park / Tokyo / Travel

Stunning flower gardens at Tokyo’s Hibiya Park

Posted on: September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Adjacent to the iconic Tokyo Imperial Palace is a popular family area featuring beautiful flower gardens known as Hibiya Park.

Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!
Gion / Kyoto / Park

Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!

Posted on: July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

A hidden gem that only reveals itself to those who explore beyond the famous Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park offers zen and beauty unmatched.

Nango Park offers scenic walks by the moat of Kameyama Castle
Culture / Kameoka / Kyoto / Park

Nango Park offers scenic walks by the moat of Kameyama Castle

Posted on: May 19, 2024May 19, 2024

Nango Park is home to beautiful well-kept gardens and the iconic statue of Akechi Mitsuhide which stands strong outside the Kameyama Castle.

Exploring Shin-Okubo, Japan’s very own “Korea Town”
Korea / Park / Restaurants / Shin-Okubo / Shinjuku / Tokyo

Exploring Shin-Okubo, Japan’s very own “Korea Town”

Posted on: March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Widely known as Japan’s Korea Town, Shin-Okubo offers delicious Korean fried chicken, scenic parks for the day and K-pop vibes for the night!

The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility
Nara / Park / Travel / Winter

The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility

Posted on: November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

I often addressed the Sarusawa Pond as “Nara Lake” for its captivating beauty and tranquility that practically defines the Nara Prefecture.

Inokashira Park is the hidden paradise of Western Tokyo
Autumn / Park / Tokyo

Inokashira Park is the hidden paradise of Western Tokyo

Posted on: November 16, 2023November 16, 2023

Located in Tokyo’s westside not too far from Nakano Broadway is the beautiful piece of Mother Nature known as Inokashira Park – a hidden gem!

Journey to Enmeiji Rinkai Park, walking along Kitakyushu’s coast
Kitakyushu / Park

Journey to Enmeiji Rinkai Park, walking along Kitakyushu’s coast

Posted on: June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Kitakyushu has all the natural beauty I long for in Japan. Mountains, forests, and sea come together on this journey to Enmeiji Rinkai Park.

Hassamu Riverside Park – the most beautiful park in Sapporo?
Cherry Blossom / Hokkaido / Park / Sakura / Sapporo

Hassamu Riverside Park – the most beautiful park in Sapporo?

Posted on: June 23, 2023June 23, 2023

Another hidden gem I found without meaning to is the scenic Hassamu Riverside Park in Hokkaido’s capital city of Sapporo!

Strolling along Fukuoka Kenei, Kitakyushu’s serene Central Park
Fukuoka / Kitakyushu / Park

Strolling along Fukuoka Kenei, Kitakyushu’s serene Central Park

Posted on: June 22, 2023November 4, 2023

Some places are simply unforgettable. Fukuoka Kenei Central Park brings the beauty of mother nature to the urban world!

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is Japan’s Central Park equivalent
Park / Shinjuku / Travel

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is Japan’s Central Park equivalent

Posted on: March 7, 2023March 26, 2025

In the same way that New York’s Central Park showcases natural beauty with cityscape backdrops, Shinjuku Gyoen delivers a similar vibe.

The 5 best walking paths in Japan
Kyoto / Nagano / Osaka / Park / Tokyo

The 5 best walking paths in Japan

Posted on: February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

No matter where you are in Japan, chances are there’s a scenic walk near you. These are my top 5 walking paths in Japan!

Toyama Park – one of Shinjuku’s hidden gems
Park / Shinjuku / Tokyo

Toyama Park – one of Shinjuku’s hidden gems

Posted on: December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Located on the outskirts of Shinjuku city, Toyama Park is one of the most stunning parks in Tokyo and a hidden gem overlooked by tourists.

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