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Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Tomonoura is a historical port town that prospered a few centuries ago. The charming and laid-back town has retained much of its historical port features and yesteryear charm, creating a unique ambience. What is more, Tomonoura has inspired and impressed many with its beautiful scenery, and has been featured in major […]
Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com Power spots in Japan are places that are said to contain strong spiritual or healing energies and are typically associated with religious sites and natural landscapes. Chichibu and Nagatoro are said to be places with many power spots, as they contain abundant nature and have three major shrines that have been […]
Tokyo Station and its surroundings are said to be a gateway to Japan’s intricate transportation system. It is the perfect area to stay and enjoy sightseeing during your trip to Tokyo with the many famous locations nearby, including Nihombashi, Ginza, Ningyocho, and more. It takes about 45 minutes from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Station by […]
In the land of the Brothers Grimm, I was expecting creepy overgrown forests, quaint medieval towns, and maybe a gingerbread house or two. But, it turns out, the Brothers Grimm tales weren’t from the Black Forest region of Germany (most are from the central part). Why did I think they were from there? I don’t […]
I recently planned a girls trip to Iceland. We technically called it a “Divorce Trip” because a couple of my friends were getting divorced and we wanted to plan something fun they could look forward to. (On a sidenote: I’m a big believer in this–It doesn’t have to be an overcomplicated international trip, you can […]