Staying at Myojindaira in the summer in a tent, and a feast
Myoujindaira, a famous camping site with an elevation of 1300m Evening in summer. While listening to a chorus of cicadas,…
From the Locals
A captivating lizard’s tail garden situated in a remote forest
Hello, everyone. I am Megu, and I’ve come again along with the change in seasons. Every night, it is so…
The 1000 Weeping Cherry Trees of Takami no Sato
A Shower of Cherry Blossom Petals! It’s been a long time! This is Megu from ENN. The weather has really…
Unlimited train travel to ENN
Last Updated on May 12, 2020The hay fever season is almost over, and we are having the best season for…
After Nabari Sakura Festival
Walking in a quiet park with falling petals of cherry blossoms On the next day of the 24th Nabari Sakura…
Kumihimo—Braided Cords
Learning the art of traditional Japanese braiding Have you ever heard of Kumihimo? If you saw the anime movie "Your…
Floor-wiping race in Mitsue Village
Every Japanese has their own memories about zokin-gake What is zokin-gake? Zokin is a Japanese word for floor cloth. Zokin-gake…
Red Carpet of “Higanbana”, Still on the Way to Recovery
In an idyllic countryside of Uda City stands an ancient temple called Butsuryu-ji. For decades, this temple has been known…
Cool and Refreshing! Gorge Walking at Akame 48 Falls
I'm not an athletic type but I tried ‘sawanobori’ It's melting hot every day! It was so hot that I…
My Top 5 Places in Eastern Nara and Nabari
Last Updated on August 21, 2018I have lived in Japan for almost one year and I love it here. The…
Walk around town & chat with locals
One of the most exciting experiences while traveling is to chat with locals and get to know how they live…
The best short hike in Kansai
Planning a day trip from Osaka? How about a short hike? Now that cherry blossom season is almost over, it’s…