Yaseen HijaziExploring the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam in KyotoPreserving the natural environment has always been a strong suit of the Japanese; that’s why the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam was built.2d ago2d ago
Yaseen HijaziMt. Otowa summit offers unique views of Kyoto & Shiga prefectureLocated between Kyoto’s iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple and Shiga’s beautiful Lake Biwa, Mt. Otowa offers breathtaking scenery at the summit!5d ago5d ago
Yaseen HijaziTop 5 “green desserts” that only exist in Japan!It’s no surprise Japan is the home of green-colored delicacies. However, matcha green tea isn’t Japan’s only green dessert!Jul 28Jul 28
Yaseen HijaziKyoto Station’s rooftop garden offers immaculate cityscape viewsKyoto Station may be a busy transit point for most travelers, but few know its true beauty lies in its rooftop gardens and scenic city…Jul 25Jul 25
Yaseen HijaziExploring Maruyama Park — Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!A hidden gem that only reveals itself to those who explore beyond the famous Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park offers zen and beauty unmatched.Jul 24Jul 24
Yaseen HijaziGion Matsuri — Kyoto’s largest festival with a thousand-year historySince its first iteration in the year 869, Kyoto has celebrated its largest festival, Gion Matsuri, every summer for over a thousand years!Jul 19Jul 19
Yaseen HijaziTop 5 tastiest foods from Japan’s supermarket delisForget about fine dining restaurants because Japan’s supermarket delis offer the tastiest foods at the lowest prices!Jul 17Jul 17
Yaseen HijaziShopping at Tokyo Skytree — the best place for funky accessories!Shopping in Japan is quite a unique experience, especially at Tokyo Skytree where you will find plenty of “unusual goods!”Jul 8Jul 8
Yaseen HijaziRomon Falls is a serene waterfall site along the Mt. Daimonji hikeDespite its name, the Romon Falls have nothing to do with Rome, but rather is the name of a beautiful waterfall site in the forests of…Jul 5Jul 5
Yaseen HijaziThis Kyoto temple nestled in the forest will take you to another timeCalled the Zuiko-in Temple, this mesmerizing landmark is better known as the temple nestled in the forests of Mt. Daimonji.Jul 4Jul 4