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Old clay warehouses of Kawagoe, Japan
By Angela Goh Kawagoe

Old Kawagoe: The Japanese city with Edo-period clay warehouses lining the streets

Kawagoe is located just 30 minutes from central Tokyo. Surround yourself with 17th-century Japanese architecture and get up close and personal with the stunning clay-walled warehouses that stand along the city’s Old Town streets. … Continue readingOld Kawagoe: The Japanese city with Edo-period clay warehouses lining the streets

By Angela Goh Tokyo

Travel Guide: 5 Reasons why you should climb Mount Takao when you’re in Tokyo

Less than an hour away from Shinjuku, Mount Takao is the perfect day trip destination away from the city. We made the climb in autumn, when the weather was glorious and the leaves had just started to turn colour. … Continue readingTravel Guide: 5 Reasons why you should climb Mount Takao when you’re in Tokyo