Monday, March 16, 2026

Nagano, Japan: Places to see in Matsumoto


Sharing below some places you opt to visit on your visit to Matsumoto. 

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Nagano, Japan: Matsumoto Jujo - Recrafting Townscape


Following the revitalization projects in Japan, where some spots of a town is upgraded to a modern touch keeping the old architecture, and making some to accommodation and cafes.  Found Matsumoto Jujo that is a historic hot spring complex in Asama Onsen, Nagano.   

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Monday, March 9, 2026

Kanagawa, Japan: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kawasaki

 


Sotetsu Fresa Inn - Kawasaki

Japan: West Tokyo, Shizuoka, Nagano - 7 days Itinerary and Expenses

Japan: West Tokyo, Shizuoka, Nagano - 7 days Itinerary and Expenses

Travel Date: February/March 2026


What's planned for this trip

To experience spring and winter on the same trip. 


Touch down in Narita airport, took the low cost bus heading to Tokyo station. Transferred to local train heading to Kawasaki station, where we will be spending first 3 nights.  Immediately headed to Enoshima island.  

Following day, spend time with a friend touring around West Tokyo and Mt. Okutama.

I just want to break the notion that sakura only blooms by late March to mid-April.  Although, its true if you monitor the forecast (March 2026).  


Sunday, February 15, 2026

Japan: Takayama and Toyama - 9 days Itinerary and Expenses


Japan: Takayama and Toyama - 9 days Itinerary and Expenses

Travel Date: October 2025

Nagoya, Japan: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sakuradoriguchi

 


Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagoya-Sakuradoriguchi

Location: 4 Chome-4-15 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
Travel Date: October 2025

Japan: Hiking around Midagahara and Murodo in Tateyama


Japan: Hiking around Midagahara and Murodo in Tateyama

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Philippines: Flavors and Food Crawl (2026)

 


Where to go for your next coffee or dine-in experience?

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Japan: Toyama City Public Library


Finally, we were able to visit Toyama Kirari, a combination of offices, community area, retail/cafe/restaurant, gallery and glass museum.

Japan: Food crawl in Toyama


Sharing the cafes, restaurants we visited in Toyama, Japan. 

Japan: Toyama Catholic Church


Toyama Catholic Church