Category: Architecture

Forest of Warmth (Nukumori Forest), A Fantasy Village for Ghibli Fans

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I chanced upon this charming little Ghibli-like village in Hamamatsu while I was looking for an interesting stopover between Kyoto and Hakone during my September 2017 Japan Trip. Nukumori no Mori (which means Forest of Warmth) is a small village of shops and cafes/restaurants housed in cute buildings, cottages, and huts designed and built by… Continue reading Forest of Warmth (Nukumori Forest), A Fantasy Village for Ghibli Fans

My First Day in a Campervan – Japan September 2017 Trip (Day 2)

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After talking for months about traveling by campervan, I finally got the chance to do it during my recent Japan trip. And what an adventure it was! On the first day, I took photos with sunflowers that towered over me, entered the world of Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away, ate 100-yen conveyor belt sushi hoping to… Continue reading My First Day in a Campervan – Japan September 2017 Trip (Day 2)