Top 5 Things I Learnt from a Peace Boat Voyage around the World
What can you learn from joining a Peace Boat Voyage around the world? Wendy shares her experiences when she travelled around the world with Peace Boat.
Wendy Ng
10 Japanese Delights to Try at Food Japan 2018 Singapore
My favourite hobby is eating and Japanese food is my greatest culinary Achilles’ heel. I was in gastronomical heaven when I had the chance to visit Food Japan. For the seventh consecutive year, Food Japan 2018, ASEAN’s largest dedicated showcase on Japanese food and beverage, is held in Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Cycling the Shimanami Kaido (しまなみ海道) – On Crossing Bridges and Islands
What is this legendary Shimanami Kaido? It is a 74-kilometre bikeway that connects Japan’s main island of Honshu to the island of Shikoku. Passing over 6 bridges and 6 islands in the Seto Inland Sea, the picturesque Shimanami Kaido is every cyclist’s dream.
The Wooden Arched Kintai Bridge – A Symbol of History and Tradition
One of the “Three Famous Bridges of Japan”, Kintai Bridge is the pride of Iwakuni. With a length of 210 metres and width of 5 metres, the magnificent bridge stretches over Nishiki River, the longest river in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Exploring a Hidden Gem in Shikoku – Uchiko
Uchiko is a small traditional town located southwest of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains and rice fields, the quiet, rural Uchiko was a thriving manufacturing hub of Japanese paper and wax from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji period.
Hokkaido’s Asahiyama Zoo – A Wonderland in All Seasons
Hokkaido’s Asahiyama Zoo is one of Japan’s most well-known zoos as it showcases animals in relatively natural surroundings which change according to the seasons. When I heard about the famous penguin parade, I knew I had to visit Asahiyama Zoo!
Moss, Mystic and Mononoke at Yakushima’s Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine
The spectacular visuals in Hayao Miyazaki’s widely acclaimed Princess Mononoke have inspired many travellers to trek all the way to Yakushima Island and search for the mystical mossy forest depicted in the animation.
Deception and Mystery of Kanazawa’s Myoryuji Temple
A trip to a temple has never been so exciting till you step into Myoryuji Temple. Commonly known as “Ninja Temple”, Myoryuji Temple does not have direct connections to ninjas but has many deceptive defenses.
Celebration of Culture and Dance at Sanuki Takamatsu Festival
Every year from August 12 to 14, Takamatsu celebrates its biggest summer festival, the Sanuki Takamatsu Festival. “Sanuki” is the prefecture’s old name and is closely associated with Takamatsu’s famed noodles, “Sanuki Udon”.
Aya Teruha Suspension Bridge – Experience the Thrill of “Walking in the Sky”
Hidden in Kyushu’s Miyazaki Prefecture, Aya Teruha Suspension Bridge is a symbol of Aya Town. Spanning a length of 250 metres, the pedestrian bridge soars over one of the largest lucidophyllous forests in Japan.
The 1,368 Step Pilgrimage Climb of Konpira-san
Located in Shikoku’s Kagawa Prefecture, Konpirasan, formally known as Kotohira Shrine, is renowned for its challenging 1,368 step climb that tests pilgrims’ endurance and determination.
A Whirlwind Trip to Naruto Whirlpools
The whirlpools are a natural phenomenon occurring in the narrow strait between Naruto and Awaji Island. The strait, which connects the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean, has the fastest currents in Japan.