Traveling around Japan has been such an adventure—whether on a motorbike, hopping local trains, or even exploring at night. I try to do it all on a budget, and somehow it makes every experience feel even more rewarding.
For me, Nasu Onsen Shikanoyu was not just another hot spring on the map of Japan. It was a dream I carried for a long time. Every time I searched for “original traditional onsen in Japan,” this name would appear. People described it as raw, authentic, historical — untouched by too much modernization. That alone …
Last week, I found myself wandering through one of Fukushima’s most celebrated spring destinations—Hanamiyama Park. I had heard about its beauty before, especially during sakura season, but nothing quite prepared me for the experience of seeing it in person. What started as a simple day trip turned into a deeply refreshing journey filled with color, …
Intro Since childhood, watching surfing on television always sparked a dream inside me. Growing up in landlocked Nepal, the ocean felt so far away and impossible to reach. But life brought me to Japan, for further study where the dream I once only imagined finally came true. I took one day lesson of surfing in …
