<b>Omiya Park</b> — this is where I’m taking you for my WalkVentures Stepisode 7. Ōmiya Park is located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and is within walking distance from Ōmiya JR Station. I heard from my friends that the park is especially beautiful in spring, with around 1,000 cherry blossom trees, and even more stunning in autumn, when nearly 2,500 maple and ginkgo trees transform the landscape with vibrant colors. I’m looking forward to visiting again during those seasons, but for this stepisode, I’ll indulge you with the sight of unlimited lush greenery, as it’s still summer here in Japan.

<b>Meguro River</b> — this is where I’m taking you for my WalkVentures Stepisode 5. Today, my walking route will follow the riverside of Meguro, covering around 5 kilometers. I was specifically looking for a path with plenty of shaded areas and a cool breeze, so I thought walking along the riverbanks would be ideal. It’s a good thing I passed by a part of the Meguro River the other week while walking from Jiyugaoka to Shinjuku so today, I’m making it happen!

Jiyugaoka to Shinjuku — this is where I’m taking you for my WalkVentures Stepisode 4! Today, I planned to walk from Jiyugaoka to Shinjuku, where Keio Plaza Hotel is located. I’ll be picking up my sister from the hotel since she’s staying there for their work orientation.

<b>Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan</b> — this is where I’m taking you for my WalkVentures Stepisode 3.

Senzoku Ike — this is where I’m taking you for my WalkVentures Stepisode 2. One random Wednesday, I had some offset hours from work to burn, so I figured I might as well spend it exploring while I’m in Tokyo. I had zero plans, just went with the flow and let my feet decide where to go. Well technically, it was my stomach that dictated the itinerary that day. I was craving my favorite Yokohama Iekei ramen in Jiyugaoka, so that’s where I headed for lunch. I usually pair it with Gong Cha to fully satisfy the craving combo.

Whenever I travel to another country, my absolute favorite way to explore is by walking. There’s just something magical about discovering places one step at a time. That’s why I’m starting a new series called “The Walkventures of an Overseas Filipino Wanderer” as you’ve probably already seen in the title. LOL! 😂