Travel

Ask your friends what the national sport of Japan is, and although many of them will give you the right answer (sumo, of course), some might say “it should be baseball.”

An amazing experience awaits nature lovers and curious travelers alike in the Hakkoda Mountains. Breathtaking vistas amid snowcapped mountains and emerald forests are guaranteed to inspire, while crisp air, babbling streams and chirping birds refresh. Then there are all the old-world hot springs.

A while ago, I wrote a post about a road trip that I took with my puppies. I had a long journey coming up (I called it The Great Adventure) and wanted to do a test trip to see what taking my two gremlins on the road would be like.

When tourists come to Japan, one of the many attractions that tops their list is the Great Buddha found in Kamakura. However, there is so much more to the old feudal capital the Buddha (“Daibutsu” as it is called in Japan) calls home.

A long-time symbol of the city of Yokosuka, Memorial Ship Mikasa is not only an attraction for naval history enthusiasts, it’s a rare opportunity for anyone to get a personal glimpse of one of the world’s most notable memorial ships and the history that surrounds it.

Kasama Park is renowned for its ceramics. This scenic park has a lot to offer and is a great place to visit as the area, in general, has a lot to do including museums, shrines and parks.