Travel Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

Exploring the beautiful Senzoku Pond at Ota’s Senzokuike Park

“The perfect park is a rare thing, you can spend your whole life looking for it, and it wouldn’t be a wasted life” – Last Samurai probably?

Posted on: May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

The Camellia Line is one of many ferries that provide transportation between Japan and Korea. Here’s how my Fukuoka to Busan trip went down!

Posted on: May 4, 2025May 4, 2025

Here at the Osaka Expo, the world gathers to showcase the latest lifestyle, tech, and cultural trends of their home country.

Posted on: May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

A short walk from Hakata Shinkansen Station, Hotel Hakata Place on Fukuoka’s coast provides a pleasant stay before your boat to Busan!

Posted on: May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

I’ve written about ekiben or “train station lunch packs” before, but had to do a piece on these luxurious gourmet ekiben from Kyoto Station!

Japan’s bicycle culture is really one of the most sophisticated in the world with about half the population cycling as a means of commuting.

Hokkaido milk is notorious for its smooth, delicate taste that is rich and creamy. This milk bar at New Chitose Airport comes with the lot!

The bus ride from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko station is more than just a transfer, it’s an experience that offers extraordinary views of Mt. Fuji!

Formerly known as Sapporo Airport, New Chitose Airport is Hokkaido’s main aviation point for arrivals, departures, and delicious feeds!

Disembarking from Sapporo Station during the winter will instantly cast you into the Christmas spirit with its beautiful bright lights!

Maruyama Park is practically unrecognizable in winter as Hokkaido prefecture becomes completely blanketed in pure white snow.

Nishinari is a low socioeconomic neighborhood with a humble community. Originally a “dangerous town,” its reputation has since been reformed.