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Cherry Blossoms on Mount Kobo

Cherry blossoms, hiking, drinking, and onsen at Mount Kobo in Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Remember 3.11
Today is the three year anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Tohoku – the northern area of Japan. Outside of Japan, the disaster is fairly well forgotten, except for the periodic report on the nuclear power plants. Today’s update: they’re still down and nobody knows if they are safe or will be operational.…
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Mount Odake: My Favorite Day Hike from Tokyo

The hike to Mount Odake is easily my favorite day hike from Tokyo.
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Halloween in Tokyo: A mistake or brilliance?

Halloween in Tokyo is a great hullabaloo – but is it worth the baloo?


