by Tokyo Becky | Mar 12, 2026 | Hiking in Japan
A first-person guide to Japan’s most extraordinary island: the ancient cedar forests, the all-day hike to Jōmon Sugi, the sea turtles, the moss worlds that inspired Studio Ghibli, and why – more than fifteen years after I first visited – I am still...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 12, 2026 | Okayama and Naoshima
A traveler’s complete guide to Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter, the Ohara Museum of Art, canal boat rides, Ivy Square, and the extraordinary story of how Japan’s first Western art museum ended up in a small city most people outside Japan have...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 11, 2026 | Okayama and Naoshima
Okayama is one of Japan’s great underrated cities: home to one of the Three Great Gardens, a jet-black feudal castle, a beloved folk hero, and an extraordinary tradition of fruit cultivation. This guide covers everything you need to know before you visit....
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 10, 2026 | Okayama and Naoshima
★ Quick Facts: Naoshima Island at a Glance What is Naoshima Island? A small island (8 sq km) in the Seto Inland Sea, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, internationally renowned as an art island. Home to the Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, Valley...
by Tokyo Becky | Feb 5, 2026 | Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji is one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the world and the most famous mountain in Japan. While millions admire Mt. Fuji’s beauty each year, few realize how complex and surprising its history truly is. Let’s learn more about Mt. Fuji today...
