When it comes to finding peace and serenity amidst nature’s splendor, Kodai Hasu no Sato (古代蓮の里) in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, stands out as a hidden gem. This charming lotus park offers a sanctuary of tranquility, where visitors can immerse themselves in the mesmerizing beauty of ancient lotus blooms. The city of Gyoda has a long
In the age of ChatGPT when mostly all information is on the internet, and we all research our travel destination before hand, the fun of “discovering” gets diluted. But then again, there are always surprises when we physically start exploring and today, I want to share with you an incredible discovery I made during my
Enoshima Benzaiten is the Japanese Buddhist goddess who has origins in the Hindu goddess Saraswati. Bumping into Indian gods in Japan is not that rare given the cultural export of Buddhism from India. In Hindu tradition Saraswati holds a musical instrument veena and so does the Japanese version Benzaiten, holding a biwa, a traditional Japanese lute. Enoshima is a beautiful island just an hour
I have known of Inokashira Park on the west side of Tokyo and had visited this place a couple of times in autumn for beautiful color season. Had never been here in spring and it was a discovery that Inokashira Park is one of the top 100 famous cherry blossom spots in Japan! Went over
Some “Acche Din” or “good days” for Indians planning to visit Japan on business. Nikkei reports that Japanese Prime Minister Abe in his visit with India’s Prime Minister Modi and also the Vietnam premier made some important decisions which will bring convenience on visa matters for people visiting Japan. The Foreign Minister of Japan Mr. Fumio Kishida announced in