John Ong

Clocking in 10 trips and 29 prefectures under the banner of Endless Discovery, John’s conquest of Japan is far from over. Outside of finding new ways (road trip!) to explore Japan, he takes joy in sharing his personal experiences.

Articles by John Ong

13 mins

Kita! Biwako: A 3-Day Journey Cycling across Northern Shiga

Come and cycle around Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, and go on an adventure exploring the northeast

23 October 2023

John Ong

7 mins

Sekigahara: One Nation, One Battlefield

Located in southern Gifu Prefecture, Sekigahara was once the site of the greatest battle fought in Japanese history, symbolising the

28 December 2020

John Ong

9 mins

So-Ya’ve Been to Hokkaido: A Rail Trip across Hokkaido

To spend a week in Hokkaido, get a Hokkaido Rail Pass and set off on a rail trip across Southern

25 November 2020

John Ong

10 mins

Ise: The Land of Gods, Myths, and Udon

Located on the eastern tip of Mie Prefecture, along the Kii Peninsula, Ise has long since been called Japan’s “holy

15 September 2020

John Ong

17 mins

The Girl from Shiga: A Journey of Scenic and Personal Discovery

From Biwako to the Toyosato Elementary School, Shiga is filled with hidden gems waiting to be explored. Motivated by love,

29 July 2020

John Ong

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