Yakatabune Cruise – The Luxury Cruise of Japan

March 5, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

What is a yakatabune cruise? Simply put, a yakatabune cruise is a luxury cruise. Once you are on the cruise, you will not only get to see unparalleled scenic views of Tokyo from the river, but also feast in traditional Japanese fine cuisine with free-flow drinks for a span of 2 to 3 hours. Yakatabune […]

The Most Romantic Place in Tokyo, Enoshima

February 14, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all ❤ Since it is Valentine’s Day, a post sharing about the most romantic place I have found in Tokyo would be perfect for today. Enoshima. You might think wait, what? Enoshima island? Isn’t it a summer getaway for Tokyo people? The images of bright sunny skies, sandy beaches and numerous […]

The 108 Foxes of Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine

January 13, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

The year 2018 has come and gone, and it was a year full of new experiences for me. My first year of marriage, my first year of living abroad, and of course, with some wonderful snippets of honeymoon in Europe. So if I had to use one word to describe 2018, it would be change. […]

Cosmos: The Flower of Autumn

October 26, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Cosmos flowers are the cherry blossoms of fall in Japan, indeed, its name in Kanji is “秋桜” (akizakura), which literally mean autumn cherry blossom. Showa Kinen Park holds an annual “Cosmos Festival” from mid September to early November where cosmos of different colors bloom over the period. Being an avid flower lover, I definitely had to head there […]

Beautiful Sacred Spots of Tokyo

September 30, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Tokyo is not the first place one who think of when it comes to shrines and temples, especially central Tokyo. But I have uncovered some beautiful holy places right in the middle of bustling Tokyo! The red torii gate tunnel in Hie Shrine (日枝神社) in Akasaka may not be as grand as that of Fushimi Inari […]

“Enmusubi Furin” tinkle their way to your heart at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

September 4, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

While there is only one month left till the end of summer, and there has been tons of festivals I have not been able to go, I was able to catch see a wonderful representative of Japan’s summer at Kawagoe. In fact, not one, but thousands of it. Furin (Wind chime) is one of Japan’s […]

Best Places in Budapest to Eat

July 13, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Budapest should be known as a food (and drinks) capital. I tried to do some research on Budapest food prior to travelling, but many of the places I recommend here was found by chance. Just by wandering around the streets, we managed to comb down several great places. STREET FOOD KARAVÁN is located just next […]