• Nagoya Castle and Hommaru Palace

    After destroying an entire tower with the flick of his tail, Godzilla approaches a tall, white building with full force. But then he stumbles and falls into it instead, nonetheless…

  • The Onsen-Bathing Monkeys of Yamanouchi

    Because of Japan’s high volcanic activity, thousands of hot springs are scattered throughout the country. Locally known as onsen, the mineral-rich water is believed to cure a wide range of…

  • Zenko-ji Temple Nagano

    This article is available on GPSmyCity. Download the app for GPS-assisted travel directions to all the attractions featured. “Oh this isn’t so bad,” I thought as we entered the tunnel.…

  • Lake Shoji: The Hidden Gem of Mt Fuji

    Lake Shoji is a hidden gem at the base of Mt Fuji. The smallest of the Fuji Five lakes, it is beautifully quiet and serene, and completely removed from the…

  • An Afternoon in Aokigahara – Part 2

    During Golden Week, John and I spent two nights on the smallest of the Fuji Five lakes. Lake Shoji faces Aokigahara, the notorious woodland that sprawls across 30 square kilometers of…

  • An Afternoon in Aokigahara – Part 1

    During Golden Week, John and I spent two nights on the smallest of the Fuji Five lakes. Lake Shoji faces Aokigahara, the notorious woodland that sprawls 30 square kilometers across…