Nanzen-ji Temple 南禅寺 , Kyoto 京都 in Autumn

Don't get me wrong...I have nothing against hanami ( cherry blossom ) in Japan, but I feel that it is slightly overrated!! I mean the flowers are pretty no doubt, but sitting under a tree with a picnic basket j...

Things to do in Japan : Miyajima 宮島

Miyajima 宮島 was on my list as it is one of the top most scenic sights in Japan. And finally I was able to tick one item off my bucket list. I visited Miyajima last month. September is not a good time to travel ...

Buffet Dinner @Cooka, Marriott Miyako Osaka

These pictures are from a few days ago when I went for a buffet dinner to Cooka at Marriott Miyako Osaka located in the tallest building in Japan i.e. Abeno Harukas. It's a brand new hotel with very modern and ...

Things to do in Japan : Himeji Castle and Koko-en

These pictures are two months old ( you can probably guess because I am wearing a sweater!! ) Anyways, I went to Himeji in April to see the famous Himeji Castle. Actually since I came to Japan in 2011 I had alw...