Category: Japan

SHIRAKAWA-GO: The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Japan

  Shirakawa-gō (白川郷) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the highest number of gasshō-zukuri style houses located in one area. “Gassho”, meaning “hands in prayer,” refers to the unique steep thatched roofing feature that is made to withstand heavy snowfall.   Located in Gifu Prefecture in the heartland of Japan, it’s central location means … Continue reading SHIRAKAWA-GO: The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō!

TONAMI TULIP GALLERY: The World’s Only Tulip Garden Where It Blooms All Year Round!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Japan

(Copyright of Tonami Tulip Fair) Blooming tulips signal that spring has arrived! But in Toyama, these beautiful flowers bloom throughout the year! The Tonami Tulip Gallery is the only facility in the world where you can appreciate tulips in all four seasons. The amazing facility is home to a museum and garden where you can … Continue reading TONAMI TULIP GALLERY: The World’s Only Tulip Garden Where It Blooms All Year Round!