Japan Travel

Finding zen in a shopping mall onsen | BionicBong

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Depending on where we are from, zen can be found in different ways. If you are from the mountains, you may need to travel to the Himalayas. If you grew up by a lake, it may be necessary for you to find a shimmering reflective body of water and take a solitary row. But if you are from the suburbs, an on-sen in a shopping mall might just do the trick.

Yakushima the Island of Mystery | BionicBong

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Yakushima, a small island (107.47km²) belonging to Kagoshima in the Kyushu area,is one of the most mysterious islands in Japan.

It is also called the Oriental Galapagos because of its peculiar rainforest, which isn’t seen in other parts of Japan.

Taisoji Temple - A place of calm.

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While I was taking a walk in Shinjuku 2 cho-me after lunch, I found a nice place to stay and be calm. Shinjuku 2 cho-me is well known as an area of gay bars. I usually hear people at those bars still singing karaoke or sitting on the street drunk and talking in the early morning while I’m on my way to work.