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Meditating in the House of Light (Hikari no Yakata) by James Turrell
At the House of Light, you can experience an indoor neon sensation that contrasts with the outdoor lighting displaying a tatami room of art. Recently due to the…
The Journey to Tochigi’s Tengu Hot Spring: Kita Onsen
Relax in the hot waters of Kita Onsen overseen by legendary tengu. It’s been quite a while since I published a Japan article since I’ve been traveling the…
A Summer Trip to Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka featuring Kuramadera
Kuramadera rests on Mt. Kurama north of Kyoto. It’s been a few months since my last Japan update due to my extended trips to Europe and America, but…
Traveling to Namba Yasaka Shrine and Osaka’s Most Aesthetic Cafes
The Lion’s head at Namba Yasaka Shrine is a sight that you won’t soon forget! After spending two days seeing Ginkakuji and eating aesthetic food in Kyoto, I…
Journey to Ginkakuji and Kyoto’s Cutest Cafés
A brisk walk through the gardens of Ginkakuji (also known as the Silver Pavilion). After spending two relaxing days in Nagoya going barhopping and indulging in some amazing…
A Pilgrimage to Nagoya’s Rabbit Shrine and Penguin Café
Bunny ema hanging at Miwa Shrine in Nagoya’s Osu Shopping District. Some have very unique faces! It’s been almost 2 months since my last article regarding my travels…
Touring Komodo Island and Swimming with Manta Rays
A fearless Komodo Dragon basks in the sunlight on the beaches of Komodo National Park in Indonesia. After spending four days in central Ubud and seeing temples and…
Visiting the top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bali and Nusa Penida
Waves crash against the rocks of Tanah Lot—the most beautiful seaside temple in Bali. After exploring central Ubud and Canggu, I planned to see the most beautiful temples,…
Experiencing the Wonders of Central Ubud & Canggu
Enjoying a fresh flower bath in Ubud! After spending 4 days on the Gili Islands, I decided to make my way into the heart of Bali for the…
Exploring the Gili Islands of Indonesia: Gili Meno & Gili Air
Freediving around the 48 underwater Gili Meno statues is definitely worth the view! After spending two lovely nights on Gili Trawangan, I decided to check out the other…
Exploring the Gili Islands of Indonesia: Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan: A vibrant and tropical backpacking destination for those traveling to Indonesia! It’s been a bit since my last article series, but I am happy to announce…
Camping during the Autumn Leaves Festival in Yamanashi
A gradient of beautiful foliage surrounds Minami Inagi Lake in Yamanashi. After returning to Japan from the Philippines, I decided to go camping in a cabin in the…
Chasing Sunsets in Puerto Princesa and El Nido
A timeless sunset at Nactan Beach in El Nido, Palawan. After spending a lovely four days at the Philippines’s #1 party destination, Boracay Island, I took a plane…
Finding Paradise on Boracay Island
After spending a relaxing weekending in Manila, I decided to fly to the Philippines’s #1 getaway and party destination: Boracay Island. Boracay is a small island located in…
Spending the Weekend in Manila
After seeing Bohol and exploring two of Cebu’s best diving spots, I decided to kick back and take it slow in Manila for a weekend. I’ve heard both…
Exploring two of Cebu’s Best Diving Spots: Oslob & Moalboal
Swimming next to a whale shark is a memory you’ll hold for a lifetime! During my stay in Cebu, I decided to book snorkeling tours to two of…
Cebu City Highlights & Bohol Island (Part 2)
A tiny Bohol Tarsier clings to a tree at the conservation area. After an adventurous day of getting acquainted with all of the major sights of Cebu City,…
Cebu City Highlights & Bohol Island (Part 1)
Standing at the very top of Cebu City in Sirao Garden! Now that borders have finally opened in Japan and international travel isn’t as discouraged as it was…
Spending a day in Morioka City, Iwate
The quiet shopping streets of Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture. After spending the night at a hot springs resort on the lake in Akita Prefecture, we decided to…
Meeting Akita Dogs and Seeing the Fall Colors of Akita Prefecture
A gradient of Fall colors in Senshu Park. It’s been quite a while since my last update due to being busy with work, but I am happy to…
Exploring the Wonders of Teshima Island
A very vibrant Japanese garden displayed outside the Yokoo House. After a successful two days of sightseeing on Naoshima and Shodoshima, our final destination was Teshima, the smallest…
Traveling to the Real-life Location from Kiki’s Delivery Service: Shodoshima
Living out my Ghibli dreams at Olive Park, Shodoshima, where Kiki’s Delivery Service takes place! After spending a lovely day of seeing the balance of art and nature…
Exploring Aesthetic Museums and Glass Shrines on Naoshima
Glass shrine floating on a pond at the Benesse House Art Site. Over the last three days I have been traveling through a chain of tropical art islands…
Nagoya World Cosplay Summit Review and Top Gourmet Recommendations
Oasis21 in Nagoya, Japan — an iconic location of World Cosplay Summit with a courtyard and fountain. Earlier this month I had the honor of attending the 20th…
Osaka Summer Highlights: Tsukenkaku and Unique Gourmet Experiences
Braving the skies of Shin Sekai at Tsutenkaku Tower! After spending a lovely two nights in Kyoto and revisiting one of my favorite temples, I decided to take…
Revisiting Kinkakuji and the Latest Aesthetic Gourmet Experiences in Kyoto
Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, shines beautifully in the scorching summer of Kyoto. It’s been over three months since my last article, but I happy to…
Visiting Two of Aomori’s Most Aesthetic Art Museums
After an action-filled day visiting sakura parks, shrines, and real life anime movie locations, we decided to spend our final day in Aomori seeing two of the most…
A Roadtrip to Aomori: Visiting Ashino Park, Seibi-en, and Takayama Inari Shrine
The sun fades into the clouds on the main path to Takayama Inari Shrine. After an amazing day of eating delicious food and seeing the sakura in Hirosaki…
A Road Trip to Aomori: Visiting the Nebuta Museum and Hirosaki Castle
A Perfect Aesthetic Moment: Sakura petals illuminated under the gates of Hirosaki Caste. Last weekend I went on a roadtrip to one of my dream destinations during the…
Spending a Sunburned Day at Strata Naha
Last night in Naha, gotta do it big! After successfully freediving on Aka Island and Zamami Island, I sailed back to Naha via ferry for a final day…
Freediving at the Kerama Islands: Aka Island and Zamami Island Edition (Part 2)
Furuzamami Beach on Zamami Island. The overcast weather was actually ideal! After a successful day of freediving and seeing turtles in Aka Island, I decided to spend the…
Freediving at the Kerama Islands: Aka Island and Zamami Island Edition (Part 1)
Free diving with a turtle at Hizushi Beach on Aka Island. After an amazing two days of dining and chasing sunsets in Naha and Okinawa City, I decided…
Revisiting the Tropical Cities of Naha and Okinawa-shi
Though it’s called “Moon Beach”, you can definitely soak up the rays here! Exactly one year ago before the Golden Week rush, I decided to fly to Okinawa…
A Trip to Nara’s Kingyo Museum and Kyoto’s Sakura Parks
Nara Kingyo Museum: The Japanese Aquarium Disco Experience Continuing on from my last article detailing my lovely stay in Nara Park with the wild deer, this article will…
Staying in a Lodge Surrounded by Wild Deer in Nara Park
A mob of wild deer come to greet me as I exit my lodge. Continuing on from my expedition to two of Nara’s most aesthetic temples, I next…
Venturing to Nara to see the Tiger Temple (Chogosonshi-ji) and Tsubosakadera
Tsubosakadera during the beginning of sakura season. Last week I decided to venture to Nara to see various temples during the beginning of its sakura season and also…
Meeting the Penguins of Shimane Prefecture
It’s time to go back to school! After a lovely night of eating seafood and drinking luxury cocktails in Kurashiki, it was time to head to the final…
KEEP HOPE ALIVE: Journey to the Hill of Hope
Continuing on from my backpacking trip through Yamaguchi Prefecture, I next ventured to Hiroshima where my main destination was the white marble Hill of Hope on Setoda Island.…
Exploring one of Japan’s Most Rural Prefectures: Yamaguchi
Motonosumi Shrine in Northern Yamaguchi along the Sea of Japan. After an eventful day in Fukuoka paying my respects to the frog gods and eating delicious food, I…
Exploring Fukuoka’s Frog Temple: Nyoirinji (Kaeru-dera)
Last week I decided to go on a spontaneous backpacking trip starting in Fukuoka and ending in Shimane Prefecture. The purpose of this trip was to explore 2…
Flying to the Fisherman’s Town of Kushiro for Birdwatching and Hiking Expeditions (Part 2)
Hiking to the base of Mt. Io where volcanic gases spew from vents. After a lovely first evening of exploring the central streets of Kushiro and having a…
Flying to the Fisherman’s Town of Kushiro for Birdwatching and Hiking Expeditions (Part 1)
Rare appearance of Whooper Swans at Sunayu in Kushiro, Hokkaido. Earlier this week I flew to the small fishing village of Kushiro, Hokkaido, to live out my birdwatching…
Exploring Maebashi: Ikaho & Hatago Onsen
Standing on the stones steps of Ikaho Onsen that overlook the mountains of Gunma! After a lovely morning of exploring famous temples in Takasaki, we decided to spend…
Exploring the Wonders of Takasaki, Gunma: Temple Edition
The Daruma of Shorinzan Darumaji Temple await your visit! After almost a half-year hiatus, Resurface to Reality is finally back—kicking off the year with a sponsored trip to…
Exploring Fukui: The Land of Dinosaurs and Castle in the Clouds (Part 2)
After spending a lovely day at the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, I decided to wake up early on the next day and hike to Ono Castle in hopes…
Exploring Fukui: The Land of Dinosaurs and Castle in the Clouds (Part 1)
A trip to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum—arguably one of the coolest field trips in Japan! Over the last two days, I decided to take a solo trip…
Cruising through the Whirlpools of Naruto City
View from a whirlpool cruise in Naruto City during the strongest tidal current. After completing my ninja training at the Naruto x Boruto Theme Park, I decided the…
Venturing to the Theme Parks of Awaji Island: Hello Kitty Smile & Naruto x Boruto Shinobi-zato
The great Hokage watch over Awaji Island. After we had a fantastic stay in Kobe visiting Rokko Island, Chinatown, and Harborland, we decided to take a road trip…
Finding Paradise Within a City: Exploring Kobe
Over the weekend I went on the ultimate countryside paradise road trip to Kobe and Awaji Island with my friends from Yamanashi who own a car. I have…
Chasing Sunsets on Sakurajima, Kagoshima’s Volcanic Island
View of Sakurajima from the Arimura Lava Observatory. Right before my expedition to Ogawa Falls in the remote city of Kanoya, I decided to make a brief pitstop…