Poppy Tedja

Try all these while you are in Japan …….

Recommending all the Activities - Theme Parks/ Museums that we've been to during our 2.5 years living in Japan

You can follow us on our road trip during Obon Festival - 8/11- Off to Fuji Subaruland, Fuji Q Highland8/12 - Oshino Hakkai, Lunch at Fuji Tempura Idaten, Camp at Moroyama Machi Yuzu no sato, Moominvalley Park8/13 - Yoshimi Hyakuana, Oya Town, Heiwa Kannon, Ooyaji Temple, Oya History Museum, Camp at Nikko Takatoku Camp Station8/14 - Edo Wonderland, off to Fukushima, stay at Toyoko Inn Fukushima 8/15 - Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum, Sazae Temple, Tokani for Lunch, Tsuruga Castle, Ouchijuku, Shirakawa Fukushima, stay at Smile Hotel Shirakawa. 8/16 - Matsugamine Church, Utsunomiya Castle, Yakult Cafe and Gallery, Tomioka Silk Mill, stay at Hotel Resol Yokohama. 8/17 - Yokohama surrounding, Kamakura Enoden Line, Kamachi-dori, Tsuragaoka Hachiman Shrine, Kotoko-in Daibutsu Temple, Hasedera Temple, Kamakura Koko Mae Station, Enoshima Island. 8/18 - Mt. Omuro Climbing Chair Lift

These are some apps or website that we used to supplement our Homeschooling Materials

All the traveling apps that has been helping me during our TRIPS all over the world

We were traveling Shikoku Island during our Spring Break (7 days 6 nights)-04/29 - Goshikizuka Tumulus, waAwajishima Good Meat, Mount Lake Camping Ground Awaji. Camp Adventure #23 04/30 - Uzushio Road Station, ONaruto Bridge, Lunch at Uzumijaya, Otsuka Art Museum, Dinner Ikkaku Ota 05/01 - Marugame Castle, Imabari Towel Museum, Matsuyama, Hotel MyStays Matsuyama, Dinner at Kadoya Taimeshi, Dogo Onsen 05/02 - Breakfast at Navy Bagels, Matsuyama Castle, Ochi Niyodogawa Snow Peak. Camp Adventure #24 05/03 - Hirome Market, Kochi Castle, Camping at Yutorisuto Camping Ground. Camp Adventure #25 05/04 - Sugi no Osugi, Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat, Lunch at Cafe, Iya Vine Bridge, Biwako Falls, Nagoro Scarecrow Village 05/05 - Zenigata Sand Sculpture, Big Omurice Lunch at Itazura Tamago, Kojima Jeans Steet, Nozaki's Hitsorical residence

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island and prefecture, is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Known for its stunning landscapes, from rolling fields of lavender in summer to pristine, powdery snow in winter, it offers something for every season. The region is also famous for its fresh seafood, including crabs, scallops, and sea urchin. With charming cities like Sapporo—home to the iconic Snow Festival—and its rich indigenous Ainu culture, Hokkaido is a destination that blends natural beauty with unique cultural experiences.

Tokyo Prefecture, Japan’s bustling capital region, is a dynamic blend of ultramodern and traditional. From towering skyscrapers in Shibuya and Shinjuku to serene temples in Asakusa and Meiji Shrine, Tokyo offers a unique mix of fast-paced city life and peaceful cultural retreats. As the economic and political center of Japan, Tokyo is a global hub for technology, fashion, and cuisine, with endless dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Whether exploring the bright lights of Akihabara or strolling through the tranquil gardens of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo captures the essence of modern Japan while honoring its rich heritage.

Gunma Prefecture is a playground for nature lovers and adventure seekers, where you can soak in the famous Kusatsu hot springs, zip down thrilling ski slopes, or hike up volcanic mountains like Mt. Tanigawa.

Nagano Prefecture is an outdoor lover's dream, offering stunning mountain views, world-class skiing in Hakuba, and the quirky sight of snow monkeys soaking in hot springs at Jigokudani Park. Whether you’re hiking the Japanese Alps, relaxing in a hot spring, or visiting Zenko-ji Temple, Nagano is the perfect mix of adventure, nature, and history.

Known as the home of Toyota, Aichi also offers samurai history, unique local foods, great nightlife, rustic beauty and distinctive arts and crafts. Aichi Prefecture is the birthplace of heroes. The nations' three Unifiers were all born in Aichi.

Hyogo Prefecture, located in Japan's Kansai region, offers a unique blend of urban vibrancy, historical landmarks, and natural beauty. Its capital, Kobe, is a cosmopolitan port city famous for Kobe beef, bustling Chinatown, and the scenic Harborland district. Hyogo is also home to the iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as Japan’s most spectacular and well-preserved feudal castle. Nature lovers can enjoy the rugged coastlines of the Seto Inland Sea or the relaxing hot springs in Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest spa towns.

Nara Prefecture is located in the Kansai Region of Japan, and is known as the home of many early emperor palaces, large Shinto shrines, and abundance of wild deer that roam freely through the region.