Summer

Summer

Chasing salt air and cicadas, we slip off the map; lava islands, rice-paddy terraces, and sunlit shrines.

Serene beauty of Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden in Tokyo, Japan: lush landscape with tranquil pond. Easy walk
Bunkyo

The Gardens of Koishikawa Korakuen

Koishikawa Korakuen is a garden of the Edo period and therefore, it is one of Tokyo’s oldest garden.

Some crowds
2–3 hours (half day if you want a slow stroll and photos)
Tranquil coastal beauty with lone tree, sandy beach, turquoise waters, and red structures in Tori-Plage. Some hiking
Chubu

One Day in Izu Peninsula

In summer, the Izu Peninsula is ideal to spend a refreshing week-end. Located a hundred kilometers away from Tokyo, I strongly suggest to rent a car to enjoy the fabulous seaside.

Busy
Full day for a highlights loop (beach + waterfalls + Shaboten Park/Mt. Omuro). A half day works if you pick just one area (e.g., Shimoda/Shirahama only or Kawazu waterfalls only).
The Majestic Kurobe Dam in Japan: A Symbol of Engineering Marvel. Some hiking
Chubu

The Highest Dam of Japan: Kurobe

Kurobe Dam is considered a big success in Japan. It is by far the tallest dam in Japan, with a very impressively beautiful artificial lake.

Busy
Half day to full day (full day if you include the Alpine Route transit and lake cruise/photo stops)
The Mysterious Bridge Nostalgic
Gunma

The Usui Pass and the Meganebashi

The contrast of the red and the green surrounding created a perfect balance, peaceful and romantic. In my vision, some girl from the countryside is likely to appear on the bridge on a old fashioned bike...

Difficulty
Risk
Impressive RX-78-2 Gundam statue in urban setting with bustling crowd and modern buildings. Easy walk
Japan

Gundam Odaiba 2012

I have persuaded Gundam to come back to Tokyo, landing in Odaiba once more.

Busy
1–2 hours (allow extra time if you want to wait for the animation/show cycle and take lots of photos)
Contemporary cityscape with wet sidewalks, modern buildings, and bustling streets in urban setting. Cinematic
Japan

Typhoon at Roppongi

Curious to know how Roppongi would look like during a typhoon ? So here it is ! Roppongi during the Typhoon Roke. A very short article, but on time for once ;)

Typhoon Season
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