Just another world from Ploy's view
There’s a quiet magic to spring. It arrives softly—a warmer breeze here, a new bud there—and then suddenly, the world explodes into color. For many, cherry blossoms are the heart of that magic. Walking beneath those drifting clouds of pink and white feels like stepping into a painting. But spring is also unpredictable. It has …
Thanks to limited-stop Hayabusa, Hokkaido Shinkansen, our trip from Japan’s northeast province to northernmost island was extremely interesting. The service from Sendai station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station takes roughly three hours including penetrating through undersea Seikan Tunnel. This underground passage connects Aomori prefecture on the main land of Honshu with the island of Hokkaido. The plan …
The post-holiday slump is real. After the confetti settles and the New Year’s toasts are done, that first week of January always leaves me itching for an adventure. This year, my search for a unique winter escape led me deep into the snow-laden mountains of Miyagi Prefecture, to a place that promises equal parts enchantment …
Even though the sun no longer shines and the moon takes over the sky, admit it your heart still yearns to fly. The train we took left Takayama station in the late afternoon and arrived at Nagoya station in almost three hours later. Realizing my New Year’s Eve was almost gone, I decided to spend …
One of the worthy neighboring villages close to Takayama is Shirakawa-go and it is why we decided to visit Gifu in the first place. Hundred articles read, thousand pictures admired, and stories heard of this UNESCO World Heritage Site had brought my intention through. Day 3 (2018-12-31) : Takayama – Shirakawa – Nagoya Shirakawa-go can …
Day 2 (2018-12-30) : Kyoto – Takayama Our second day of the journey began in Kyoto (see the story on our first day JAPAN YEAR-END GETAWAY : HIMEJI CASTLE & KOBE). There are plenty things to see here in Kyoto. The place is full of atmospheric temples and sublime traditions. Every corner is worth a …
Having been living in Korea one thing that makes me consider myself as a lucky one is how easy it is to leave for Japan from here. The flight from Seoul to any part of Japan is way cheaper and shorter than from anywhere else. So, I couldn’t miss the chance of revisiting it for …