In Words and Frames

08/04/2025

POV: You're in Kansai ♥️

24/03/2025

The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise allows you to ride a pirate ship and take in the beauty of Lake Ashi. You get to see the snow-capped Mt. Fuji and the famous photo spot Heiwa no Torii (the red gate by the lakeside) at the same time. You can get to the top deck of the ship to get a better view.

01/03/2025

Mt. Kintoki (Mt. Ashigara) is a mountain that is said to be the birthplace of Kintaro, a child with superhuman strength who later become a warrior. The axe I am holding is to symbolize how strong he is, as he also cut wood in his free time. Oh, and did I mention you also get to see Mt. Fuji? Come hike with meee!

Hakone is one of my favorite day-trip destinations from Tokyo. There are so much to see and do. Plus there's also Mt. Fuji, which you can see from the summit...

27/02/2025

The Izu Shaboten Zoo is home to the capybara onsen. Every winter to early spring, the capybaras get to enjoy their hot springs and, as what you can see, they are very relaxed! Capybaras living a better life than the rest of us.

11/02/2025

Owakudani was formed from the eruption of Mt. Hakone which is an active volcano and is the source of Hakone's hot springs. At Owakudani, you will see volcanic activities up close. You can get here by taking the ropeway and enjoy the 8-minute ride with a gorgeous view of Mt. Fuji if the weather permits. They also sell black eggs that are said to extend your life for 7 years. I ate two, so I get 14 extra lives, I guess 😅

07/02/2025

Hiking Mt. Fuji? Good. Hiking with a view of Mt. Fuji? BETTER! Japan's highest peak is hiding behind the clouds most of the time, and it's mostly during the winter months that you can see it clearly. Hence, in January, we went to Yamanakako and hiked from Mt. Ishiwari to Mt. Ohira to spend time in nature AND get a magnificent view of the beautiful Fuji-san. Video on YT!

Mt. Fuji, no matter how many times you may have seen it, is one of those things that just amazes you every time. So, on a lucky sunny day, we went to Yamanak...

03/01/2025

The busy Tokyo life can be overwhelming sometimes, and there are days when we just want to take a break from all of it. The good thing is the Okutama area has so much nature to offer and the Hatonosu Canyon is one of them. The Tama River flowing through it, various rock formations, lush nature, ravines, hanging bridges, gentle slopes. All these add to the charm that Hatonosu Canyon offers. Just take the train to Kori Station and let your adventure begin!

The busy Tokyo life can be overwhelming sometimes, and there are days when we just want to take a break from all of it. The good thing is the Okutama area ha...

21/12/2024

The Hatonosu Canyon, located in Okutama, Tokyo, is a gorgeous place to spend your time in nature. Often very popular in autumn, this can be visited all-year round. It's only about two hours away from Central Tokyo along the Chuo line. It's so nice how you can just hop on a train and have a gem like this waiting for your arrival.

14/11/2024

Mt. Nantai is a sacred mountain in Nikko, Tochigi standing tall at 2,486 meters. It is the object of worship of Futarasan Shrine, and is a prominent peak around the area which can be easily seen on a clear day. It is also one of the 100 Famous Mountains in Japan. Did I mention it's breathtaking during autumn??

Mt. Nantai is a sacred mountain in Nikko, Tochigi standing tall at 2,486 meters. It is the object of worship of Futarasan Shrine, which also happens to be th...

27/10/2024

Nikko in autumn 🍂