I’ve gone to Osaka a few times already, but with so much to see and do, I seize each opportunity to return. My last trip though was rather special—it was not only spring but also the elusive sakura (cherry blossoms) season, which stretches for only about a couple of weeks. Thus, I made it a Read More
Travel: Japan
The Jewels of Gifu: Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Gujo-Hachiman
With a more lax visa policy and the entry of Jetstar Japan into the country, Japan continues to be one of the most in-demand destinations among Filipinos—and it shows by simply counting the number of flights between the Philippines and Japan. Browsing on social media, there’s always a friend or relative who is going to Read More
A Day in Nagashima Resort: Flowers, Lights, Shopping
Just outside Nagoya lies Nagashima Resort, which apparently, is so huge that it’s a destination of its own. I personally was overwhelmed by its multitude of attractions that we weren’t even able to cover entirely, since we only spent our afternoon and evening there. Well, I now do have a reason to return. Knowing that Read More
LEGOLAND Japan: 10 Things You Need to Know
The newest attraction added to the already-exciting city of Nagoya is LEGOLAND Japan, the 8th LEGOLAND in the world and the second in Asia after LEGOLAND Malaysia. Opened only in April 2017, not much is written about it yet, so here are 10 things that visitors must know before planning a trip to the park. Read More
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route: Winter Wonderland in Spring
Whilst Manila was experiencing the peak of summer last April, we flew four hours to Nagoya with Jetstar Japan and traveled another few hours over land to experience snow—yes, snow. Sure, it was already springtime in Japan, but in Chubu Sangaku National Park, also known as the “Northern Japan Alps,” a copious amount of snow Read More