Lia Yew, Author at VOYAPON

Lia Yew

An Aussie living in Tokyo, Japan for over a decade. When I'm not travelling or relaxing in ryokans, I spend my days creating bespoke clothing from reconstructing vintage kimonos. www.tokyokaleidoscope.com | www.instagram.com/tokyokaleidoscope

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Articles by Lia Yew

Historical items from the Edo and Showa period showcased in Shida-tei, a Traditional Japanese house on the Tokaido Road

Shida-tei: A Traditional Merchant House Along the Ancient Tokaido Road

June 13, 2021 Culture, Historic Sites, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, Museums & Galleries, Shizuoka, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

Japan is known for its beautiful juxtaposition of the old vs new, with traditional architecture scattered amidst city skyscrapers. Every time one stumbles upon one of Tokyo's many traditional buildings, it’s like discovering a beautiful gem in the rough. However,...

Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom in Shizuoka Prefecture near tokyo

Early Cherry Blossom Viewing Near Tokyo in Kawazu, Shizuoka

March 8, 2021 1 Week, Cherry Blossoms, First Time in Japan, Gardens & Parks, Shinkansen, Shizuoka, Spring, Summer Festivals, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

Located on the coast of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is the darling coastal town of Kawazu, renowned for its 4-kilometer long corridor of 8,000 cherry blossom trees bordering the banks of the Kawazu River during its Kawazu Cherry...

Shosetsu Sake in Yui, Shimizui along the Tokaido Road

Shosetsu Sake Brewery: Delicious Sake Created in Yui in Shizuoka Prefecture

September 26, 2020 Historic Sites, Izakaya, Sake & Alcohol, Shizuoka, Sushi

Generally, when I think of Japan, images of stunning temples and shrines, the majestic scenery of Mt Fuji, the sound of footsteps of women in kimono down cobblestone paths, mouthwatering sushi, and sipping sake (酒) in tiny izakayas (居酒屋) come to mind. For me, sake is an integral aspect of...

Vintage obi with scenes of Hiroshige Utagawa's 53 Stations of the Tokaido

Sushi and Vintage Obi Collection Along the Tokaido Road

September 21, 2020 Historic Sites, Kaiseki, Sashimi, Shizuoka, Sushi, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

Everyone has something that made them fall in love with Japan. For me, it was my love of kimono and sushi. So, when I decided to visit Sushi Yamashichi (鮨処やましち) in Shizuoka (静岡), I was delighted to learn that my visit would include a temaki sushi-making (a...

The Traditional Japanese Chojiya Teahouse on Tokaido Road

September 9, 2020 Cherry Blossoms, Gardens & Parks, Historic Sites, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Ryokan, Shinkansen, Shizuoka, Temples & Shrines, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo, Yamanashi

One of my favourite prefectures to explore for weekends away from Tokyo’s city lights is Shizuoka (静岡県). A quick Shinkansen bullet train ride on the Tokaido line, Shizuoka is an easy destination to reach. As the lesser-known prefecture among its...

Amazake Chaya Teahouse along the Hakone Hachiri on the Tokaido Road

Hiking Hakone Hachiri Along Part of the Tokaido Road

July 18, 2020 Hakone, Hiking, Historic Sites, Mountains, Onsen & Sento, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

Roughly an hour and a half away from central Tokyo lie Hakone, a favourite day trip or weekend getaway for locals and tourists alike. Famed for its hot springs, its beautiful nature, and if you’re lucky with the weather, glorious...

The Tokaido Shinkansen passing Mt Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture

Travelling Hiroshige’s “The 53 Stations of Tokaido” Road

May 8, 2020 Hiking, Historic Sites, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, Museums & Galleries, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

The modern Tokaido route (from Jrailpass.com) Travelling around Japan is always an adventure, with the efficiency and ease of the various shinkansen bullet trains. Perhaps the most well-known shinkansen route is the Tokaido Shinkansen line which connects Tokyo to Kyoto....

Pursuing the Famous Sake of the Nambu Toji of Iwate

April 14, 2020 Culture, Historic Sites, Iwate, Onsen & Sento, Ryokan, Sake & Alcohol, Soba, Tohoku 1 Comment

Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture in Winter. A little over 2 hours from Tokyo lies Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. Home to vibrant nature, historical and cultural sites, mouthwatering food and delicious sake, it is a delightful escape...

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