Guada Wilkinson 
Lake Motosu is the deepest and third largest lake of the Fuji Five Lakes. Lake Motosu, Lake Sai, and Lake Shoji are actually connected underground. If you’re interested in sightseeing Fuji Five Lakes, we recommend that you read our guide to Lake Kawaguchi with detailed itineraries. Lake Motosu, as we found out pretty quickly, is … Read more
Fuji Five Lakes has become a wildly popular day trip destination from Tokyo over the past few years. And it’s no wonder — serene beauty coupled with the best views of Mt. Fuji; it’s just a winning combination. What is Fuji Five Lakes The Fuji Five Lakes was formed when Mt. Fuji erupted during the … Read more
Our family frequents the surrounding areas of Mt. Fuji, especially Kawaguchiko — our favorite day trip with our daughter. I just can’t get over how lucky the locals in this area are… snow-capped Fuji-san, beautiful breathtaking views, great food (houtou noodles is our absolute favorite!), and the people are always nice. In fact, they’re so … Read more
Now let’s talk about visiting Japan on a tour package or escorted tour — what is a good travel agency to use that is worth your money? What are the things to consider before booking your Japan tour package? Which the tour company provides the best Japan package tours? A reader’s email asked a wonderful … Read more
Reaching the summit, watching the magical golden sunrise, and eating a delicious bowl of ramen noodles on top is the most rewarding part of climbing Mt. Fuji or Fujisan as the Japanese call it. Those are just a few reasons why climbing Fujisan is a must for adventurous travelers. And those who have climbed her … Read more
Tokyo alone has so many things to do and it’s mind-boggling. But don’t pay extra on-site when you can book online and see more for less. So in this article, we’ll help you save some money as we cover some of the top attractions, tours, and cultural experiences in Tokyo that are actually cheaper when … Read more
If you’re looking for the best pocket WiFi in Japan, then I have a secret to tell you. Based on what we’ve discovered, they’re ALL the same. Japan Wireless, Sushi WiFi, Fox WiFi, PuPuRu WiFi, Ninja WiFi, Global Advanced Communication, eConnect Japan, etc. — they are ALL from Softbank. Same speed, same features, same ISP … Read more
We’ve finally visited all of the Fuji Five Lakes! It took a while to explore the areas around this lake. We couldn’t find any information online about activities around the area. So, after much procrastination, we decided to simply go there and find our own adventures. Despite being the largest of all the five lakes … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Japan? You will see many general advice online on what to pack for Japan travel, from overstuffed high fashion wardrobe to minimalist capsule wardrobe. But the packing list for travelers visiting Japan is unique. At most basic level, two (2) things will dictate what you will pack for your … Read more
When I planned my first ever trip to Japan in 2009, there weren’t many travel blogs that shared “personal” travel tips for first-timers. Japan travel guidebooks are great, but they lack a personal touch and really only give you general information about Japan. Plus, they quickly lose their relevance since they can’t be updated without … Read more