Izu Peninsula Road Trip / 201503 Tokyo-Izu Trip
My friend, SY, asked me to write about our Izu Peninsula road trip, part of our 201503 Tokyo-Izu trip. In her words – “That was a great one. I loved it. Our trip was perfect.” Izu Peninsula Road Trip…
Lodging Review – Sora-Mame Guest House, Yakushima, Kagoshima
Be among nature and stars in Yakushima! About Yakushima Yakushima is an island in the Kagoshima Prefecture and is most famous for Yakusugi (1000+ year old Yakushima Cedars). Many tourists travel to Yakushima just to hike and see these grand…
Japan Volunteer Guide Service
I first came to know about Japan Volunteer Guide service many years ago when a friend used their service in Nara. I thought it was a wonderful way to have interactions with the locals and see Japan through their eyes;…
Japan’s Takkyubin Luggage Delivery Service
I discovered Japan’s Takkyubin luggage delivery service a couple of years ago and never looked back after that. It is such a useful service and made travelling lighter. Once I almost couldn’t get off the train on time when travelling…
Ling’s Comprehensive List of Official Japan Tourism Websites
I was searching for specific prefecture information while planning a future trip. As I bookmarked the sites, it occurred to me there would be others who might search for the same information. My bookmarks are only known to me. I…
Lodging Review – Holiday Home Terminal A01, Ota Ward, Tokyo
Live like a local! Easy access to all of Tokyo! About holiday home Terminal A01 Terminal A01 is a 2-bedroom (1 Western style and 1 Japanese style) apartment on the ground floor. The host, Asako and Kenji, live right above…
Japan – Ling’s Favourite Country to Holiday
What makes a great holiday and how does a country become a favourite place for holiday? Check Ling’s reasons why she loves Japan and why many others do too.
Japan Food Tips, Ling?
When you’re travelling in Japan, it is quite easy to find food especially in big cities and tourist spots. It’s only in the rural countryside where there may be concerns but if you have a car, that can be easily…
Where to eat Uni in Hokkaido, Ling?
The best and most convenient places to eat Uni are the Seafood Markets in Hokkaido, where it’s often the freshest and most reasonably priced. Even if you can’t go Hokkaido, Seafood Markets in Japan are generally where you should head…
Eat Uni, Ling! – Hokkaido for best Uni in Japan!
Uni … that word conjures up images of orange, yellow and gold in my mind, and I’ll start drooling 😋. What’s so good about Uni that just thinking about it makes one salivate? Its rich creamy sweetness engulfing your taste…
