BeautiFul Beach, Sipadan, Malaysia

Sipadan in Malaysia located in the east coast of Malaysia, Borneo in Sabah. The island is well known above the best scuba diving in the world

Travelling

Most visitors go to Tawau from  Kuala Lumpur (3 hr) or Kota Kinabalu (50 min), continue by van or taxi to the port town of Semporna (1-2 hr) and from there to Sipadan around1 hr by speed boat)

The beautiful hotel ,sandy beaches and the coral reef with its rich marine life

Diving. One of the many sea turtles in the waters surrounding Sipadan To dive on Sipadan you have to stay somewhere nearby, such as on Mabul, Kapalai or in Semporna, and take a boat onto the island.

For non-divers, snorkelling is an option on Sipadan. From the beach the reef is easily accessible, and parts of the reef further out can be reached by boat.

Let’s  go to Sipadan +++

Uncle Rikuro! Delicious Cheesecake

freshly baked cheesecake

So soft and Tasty!!!!

The trademark cheesecake  " Uncle Rikuro " in Osaka.

The fluffy texture straight from the oven is good, while the chewy texture it achieves on cooling is also good. You can restore the fluffiness by a brief reheating in a microwave oven. Also, chilling the cheesecake affords you yet another, different, taste.

Branch of Rikuro Ojisan Cheesecake  

• Sumino Koen Shop 住之江公園店  Yotsubashi line , Sumino Koen exit  4
• Nagai Koen Shop 長居公園店  Midosuji line ,Abico exit  1 
• Kishinosato New Head Shop 岸里新本店  Yotsubashi line , Kishinosato station exit 3
• JR Tennoji Shop JR天王寺駅店  JR Tennoji 
• Daimaru Umeda Shop 大丸梅田店  JR Osaka or  Umeda subway
• Hankyu Umeda Concourse Shop 阪急梅田コンコース店 inside  Hankyu Umeda
• Kitaku Nagara Shop 北区長柄店  Sakaisuji line , Tenjinbashi 6-chome station
• JR Shin-Osaka Shop No.2 & No.3 JR新大阪駅2号店・3号店  JR Shin-Osaka ,3floor

Cherry Blosson forecast 2016

Very warm temperatures have accelerate the pace of the  cherry blossoms considerably over the past few days. According to the latest forecast by the Japan Weather Association, the blossoms are now predicted to start opening in Tokyo on March 21 and in Kyoto on March 25, several days earlier than average.

Tokyo’s 10 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, Chidorigafuchi, Yoyogi Park, Meiji-jingu Gaien,Megurogawa, Roppongi Hills Mohri Garden, Rikugien Garden, Hamarikyu Garden, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Osaka’s 10 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots Osaka Mint Bureau, Kema-Sakuranomiya Park, Osaka Castle Park, Satsukiyama Park, Expo Commemoration Park, Yamanakadani, Settsukyo Park, Motoibarakigawa Ryokuchi Park, Oizumi Ryokuchi Park,Ooiseki Park

Onsen-Japan

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• The famous onsen, Let's try

• Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma Prefecture

  Besides is reputation as one of the three Great Hot Springs of Japan, Kusatsu Onsen is perhaps most famous for the sheer amount of water that gushes forth from its springs. In a single day, enough water springs forth to fill a whopping 230,000 barrels' worth! All of it can and is used by the people who come here. But it's not just the amount that's surprising; there's a lot more to this water than meets the eye! Kusatsu Onsen's water is high in acidity, and boasts many therapeutic effects such as relieving nerve pain, fatigue and skin ailments. Come see the grand Kusatsu Onsen, and soak to your heart's content! While you're here, you'll definitely want to try the local delicacy, Kusatsu Onsen Manju Sweet Cakes, and take a stroll through the Yubatake hot water fields.
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  Beppu Onsen, Oita Prefecture

  What separates Beppu Onsen from other onsen towns is the amount of water guests can enjoy. The hot springs produce a flow unmatched by most others around the world. In addition, of the 11 different types of hot springs known to exist throughout the world, 10 can be found right here! Thanks to its variety, Beppu Onsen has been popular throughout history for the health benefits which it claims. Choose the one you like best, or try them all! Another special feature of Beppu Onsen is the degree to which local people's lives revolve around hot springs. There are over 100 separate public baths scattered about the city. Among your options are some unique mud baths, steam baths and hot sand baths. But don't just take our word for it. Come see the onsen paradise of Beppu for yourself!
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  Gero Onsen, Gifu Prefecture

  Gero Onsen is another one of the Three Great Hot Springs of Japan. With the murmur of the Hida River ever-present in the background, this destination enjoys massive popularity as a totally unspoiled and truly liberating open-air hot spring. As you venture away from the ryokan inns, you'll encounter a variety of public baths and foot baths throughout each neighborhood. As a simple alkaline hot spring, its waters are said to do wonders for aching joints and motor function. Furthermore, many favor this onsen for its all-natural beautifying and cleansing effects. While you're here make sure to grab an onsen passport (yu-meguri tegata). For a small fee, you can enjoy onsen at three different ryokan! This is a bargain you won't want to pass up!
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  Dogo Onsen, Ehime Prefecture

  Behold, the oldest hot spring in all of Japan! With a lineage tracing back to the 8th century A.D., this location is mentioned by name in Japan's oldest historical texts. 1,300 years later it still remains as an iconic landmark. The symbol of the Dogo hot springs themselves, the Main Building, or Honkan of Dogo-spa, is built in the style of classical Japanese architecture, and has stood for over 120 years. It's not only historical in appearance though! Every morning at 6 o'clock, its grand doors swing open to the sound of booming taiko drums, magnifying its majestic presence with the sounds of old Japan. Its alkaline hot springs are known as “O-hada no yu”, or water for the skin, due to its strong beautifying effects. Dive into old Japan and soak up the history as you explore this long-loved onsen town.

How to get the transportation from Kansai Airport

Kansai airport is the international airport in Osaka. It is the closest international airport to Kyoto, Nara and Kobe too. There are many ways to get downtown Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. In this post, I give you basic information about the route to major spots in Osaka. I also have another links below to tell you about Kansai airport.

Limited Express Haruka

If you want to start to use your Japan Rail Pass right after you arrive at Kansai airport, most of you take this express train “Haruka”. It is fast, convenient and no extra charge with using Japan Rail Pass

Kansai Airport Rapid Service

If you want to use a train, but you want to save a fare, Rapid train “Kansai Airport Rapid Service” may be considerable. This is a sort of a local train. You don’t need to pay any limited express surcharge. And also this train takes you to Osaka station directly. This is different from Haruka. It takes about 65 minutes to get Osaka. The fare is 1330 yen to Osaka. You can get more informations on the post,

Nankai Railway local train

Nankai operates many local trains between Kansai airport and Nanba. Airport Express is a sort of local train. You don’t need to pay any surcharge. It takes 45 to 50 minutes to get Nanba. If you want to save your money, this train might be your choice.

Airport Limousine

If you will stay at the major hotel in downtown Osaka, Limousine may take you to the door of the hotel. They have a lot of the route to many places in Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and many places in Kansai area. Especially if you go to Kobe, Limousine is the best way. And also the buses stop at the most of major hotel in downtown Osaka. The fare is from 1500 yen to Osaka. The travel time is 70 minutes. It is fast and cheap. But I am sure that it is most convenient way when you have several big luggages. Osaka station is huge and there are a lot of passengers. Sometimes only 5 minutes walk around Osaka station may make you headache! If you need more informations about the schedule and the fare, please refer 

http://www.kate.co.jp/en/

Geisha in Kyoto

Geisha are highly skilled entertainers who appear at high-end dinners, private parties and special events to add a special touch to the proceedings. They are NOT prostitutes, despite various silly rumors and portrayals in certain books and movies. Rather, they are ladies who have trained for years in the traditional Japanese arts to become the perfect entertainers.

Kyoto is the heart of Japan’s geisha world. In Kyoto, however, fully-fledged geisha are properly called geiko (pronounced “gay-ko”). Young ladies, usually between the ages of 15 and 20, train for five years to become a geiko. During this period, they are known as maiko (pronounced “my-ko”). Knowledgeable insiders estimate that there are about 100 geiko and 100 maiko in Kyoto. Other cities, like Tokyo, have some version of geisha, but they don’t usually undergo the strict training that defines Kyoto’s maiko and geiko.