Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture has many great island clusters to see. These include the Miyako Islands which have a unique culture and are known for their spectacular beaches. Among these remote islands, Miyakojima is a great urban center because of its relatively large population compared to that of other nearby islands. Many Japanese people dream of…
When we think about sandbars, we always picture in our mind the beauty of a long strip of sand on the beach, sometimes connecting two islands or forming a mini island by itself in the middle of the sea, far from the shoreline. Sandbars around the globe are places that travelers and beach lovers often…
Do you want to see or drive over some of the architecturally amazing bridges in Japan? Do you want to witness the Japanese precision in technological advancement? Do you want to know about the Japanese artistry of bridge building? Here are three of the most awesome bridges in the country. 1. Eshima Ohashi Bridge (江島大橋)…
Known as “Mother Lake,” Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is Japan’s largest fresh water lake, and the third oldest lake in the world (preceded by Lake Tanganyika at 2nd and Lake Baikal at 1st). 235km around, this ancient lake is a popular destination not only for cycling, but for water sports and fishing as well.…