Kamakura is a Nice Day Trip
From the Minamiashigarashi, Odawara, and Hakone area, Kamakura is a nice day trip. It was once Japan`s capital and there are many things to see. There are beautiful temples, [...]
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Lake Ashi where Some have seen UFOs
Like the rest of Hakone, Lake Ashi is a beautiful area full of nature but some have reported seeing UFO activity as well. A reader of I am Hakone from Korea contacted me to [...]
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A 2 Week Trip to Japan – What to See and Do?
Some good friends of mine asked me to make a post about what to see and do for a two week trip to Japan. I will slowly add to this post as I come up with new material. So [...]
How to be a Travel Writer
by Kevin Burns You can take the class at Udemy! Hi Everyone, By the end of this introductory course on how to become a travel writer, you will know the basics. This will [...]
Do you need Medical Assistance?
If you need medical assistance while in Japan, the following information should help! Need medical assistance? Emergency Contact Information: Japan Visitor Hotline [...]
Hakone Ropeway
Update, Dec. 2019: The cable car running between Gora and Sounzan will be until the end of March, but Hakone Ropeway is now working, so you can visit Owakudani and Lake Ashi [...]
Merry Lue’s Guesthouse
We have been refurbishing Merry Lue ‘s Guesthouse. Both suites look very good now. I think guests will enjoy staying there even more! Here are some photos! Cooking Show [...]
The Review System at Airbnb is Broken
Legal Guest Houses require Information just like Hotels
Legal guest houses must operate like hotels now. If you refuse to give information you cause problems, and the police could even be alerted. The J Police are on high alert [...]
