HANA'S TRAVEL JOURNAL

Tokyo is the largest city in the world, so it can be a little bit daunting to visit it for...

After living in Japan for over 2 years, we finally made our way to the icon of Japan, almighty Fuji-san....

The charming countryside Japanese countryside is incredibly diverse, it is home to dramatic mountain ranges, flat rice fields, and green...

Introduction to Hakone Hakone is one of the places in Japan that I wish every traveller could experience, because I...

“Autumn is the second spring when every leaf is a flower”. Japan is most certainly famous for its short-lived cherry...

Culture of Flower Viewing in Japan Seasons are a big theme in Japanese culture. Each season brings different foods, decorations,...

Hydrangea season is comparable to the cherry blossom season in Japan for a good reason. Just like with sakura, the...

About Uji Uji is a small tranquil town located on the south of Kyoto. It is best known for its...

About Arashiyama Arashiyama is one of Kyoto’s popular districts, located on the west from the city. If you’ve ever considered...

Introduction to Kyushu The island of Kyushu is home to one of the world’s biggest active volcanos – Mount Aso....

About Kyushu The island of Kyushu is home to one of the world’s biggest active volcanos, vibrant food scene, sub-tropical...

Pictures from Japan may often seem like a fairy tale – monkeys bathing in hot springs surrounded by clouds of...

Introduction to Fukuoka Fukuoka is the biggest city on Kyushu Island and it belongs to the top 10 largest cities...

Introduction to Shikoku Shikoku is one of the four main islands of Japan – Honsu, Kyushu, Hokkaido and Shikoku. It...

Introduction to Cherry Blossom Season Cherry blossom (or sakura) season is the most beautiful time of the year in Japan....

Introduction to Cherry Blossom Season Cherry blossom season is the most wonderful and beautiful time of the year in Japan....

Kyoto is an ultimate bucket list destination and an undeniable must-visit place in Japan. With its quiet mysterious temples, sublime...

Shinsekai is a popular district in Osaka with undeniable retro vibe. Inspired by Western culture, architecture and fashion, Shinsekai is...

Nara is the capital of Nara prefecture in Japan and because of its close proximity, it’s a popular “one-day trip”...

About Osaka It has been over a year since we’ve been living in Osaka and this city can still surprise...