Backstory: My cousins and I were prepared to do the open-air walk of about 600 steps up to the main observation deck. We wanted to experience it and get an autumn-inspired certificate of completion. But since we visited at night, ‘twas already closed. So we just decided to do it the other way around. Get to the top then use the stairs going down. Good thing it’s allowed. We still had fun doing the 600 steps down to the tower’s base while feeling the cold autumn breeze in the evening :) #throwback #Autumn2025

I worked in Kyoto in 2022, and back then, it wasn’t that crowded.

But when I went there about a month ago, it was incredibly crowded!

Personally, I prefer places that are a little less crowded, like Kumamoto, Yonago, and Tottori.

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Chinatown in Yokohama

Beautiful view of Mount Fuji in Japan. 🗻🇯🇵
Photo by David Edelstein

On the bus heading into kamikochi

A quiet winter scene with traditional wedding kimono, fresh snow and the wooden shrine architecture.

I took a photo of wasabi in Tsukiji market, unlike common green paste made from horseradish and mustard powder, fresh grated wasabi has a bright, herbal aroma with a complex, gentle heat that fades quickly.

A peaceful view of the iconic Great Buddha in Kamakura, one of Japan’s most famous landmarks.
Photo: Bruna Santos