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Day hike from Tokyo: Chisuji falls, Mt. Takanosu and Mt. Byobu
Hakone is one of the most visited places among people visiting Japan for the first time. Despite its popularity as a casual travelling destination, it is also known for its various hiking routes. It is also famous for being the last part of the Hakone-Ekiden relay marathon race, that is held for two days at…
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Obon – Dancing in the heat of the summer
The days in the middle of August are special for the Japanese, because they signify the time for returning back to their hometowns. The days preceding Aug 15th, each local community is preparing their biggest summer event: Obon (お盆). The festival is meant as a ritual for remembering the spirits of ancestors. Its actual date…
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Ορεινό Κάντο [Ινσταγκραμικά]
Το Κάντο δεν είναι μόνο το Τόκυο. Eίναι και τα βουνά του.
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Hong Kong in four acts
Hong Kong IS the definition of multiculture. Located on a convenient location for sea trade, it thrived as a British colony and as financial metropolis in the recent years. Although tiny, everyone is on it. The culture of Hong Kong is a weird mixture of British post-colonialism, strong Cantonese influences and the increasing addition of…
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A hidden gem: Koburi Pass
There is only one hiking path in Kanto that I have visited more than 3 times until now; Koburi pass (顔ぶり峠). It is a well hidden path in Saitama prefecture, starting from Agano station of JR Seibu Chichibu line and is part of the Ogose hiking routes. Compared to other hiking routes, this one is…
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Japan x Vending Machines
If you ever find yourself thirsty, in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, in the wilderness, chances are that there would be a vending machine nearby. Vending machines (自動販売機ー自動機) are immediately accessible almost anywhere in Japan. Around the block of my apartment building, I have counted at least 5 vending machines…
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