Stunt kite flying

Kite flying can be so much fun! It becomes more enjoyable if a group of people synchronize the movements to the tunes of the wind. These talented Japanese veterans created magic with Stunt kites. They are perfect blend of Skill, precision and coordination.

Watch them unleash their creativity here

All about Wanderthirst

Wanderthirst is a one stop travel hub providing information on the best and unique destinations around the world. The corresponding You tube channel wanderthirst has lots of amazing videos showing spectacular places, adventurous rides plus a whole lot of tips and tricks to get the best out of your trip.

Whether you want to travel to these places or just want to know about them, it provides you the best first hand experience. Why wait? Take a plunge in to the wanderthirst's videos, playlists and explore the world's best destinations at your finger tips. 

Here is a sneak peak into this channel.

English speaking doctors in Tokyo, Nishikasai

If you are in Japan for sometime, you would know how rare it is to find English speaking people. Sometimes u feel helpless when u can't communicate with people and get the information you need. Especially if u face any health problems and have to visit any hospital, need for English speaking doctors becomes very critical.

Find out some of the clinics or hospitals in Nishikasai, Tokyo; for the most common illnesses in this video on my YouTube channel wanderthirst

Fuji-q highland - Sky tower swinger

Amusement parks cater to different tastes of people who seek thrill, fun, leisure, amusement. Fuji-q highland is an amusement park in Japan which has some of the world's best thrilling rides. It also has few rides which give you amazing views and few which scare the hell out of you. 

One such ride called "Tekkotsubanchou- Sky tower Swinger" offers amazing and complete view of this park from the top. At the same time it gives you enough thrill. You can also get a nice and clear view of Mount Fuji from this.

Enjoy this video from my channel wanderthirst

EEJANAIKA - The tallest and fastest 4th dimension rollercoaster in the world

What makes a rollercoaster ride thrilling? Does adding more twists, turns and lot of loops in the track make the ride more exciting?  Or is there an other dimension to it? Find out in this most thrilling, the tallest and fastest 4th dimension rollercoaster in the world called EEJANAIKA.

Not into reading? Watch this video on my channel wanderthirst.

This coaster currently holds two records in Guinness World records and it is in Fuji-Q highland, Japan.

Currently it is the

1. Tallest fourth dimension rollercoaster

At 76 m (249 ft 4 in) tall, Eejanaika is the loftiest of the 4th dimension coasters. 

2. Fastest fourth dimension rollercoaster 

It reaches speeds of126 km/h (78.3 mph).

All fine, but what is a fourth dimension rollercoaster? How is it different from regular rollercoaster?

We all know that in rollercoaster usually the seats are fixed and track will have many twists and turns. So depending on how the track is laid out, u experience the twists and turns during the ride.

In a "4th dimension" roller coaster, a new dimension is added to the movement. Along with twists and turns in the track, the seats also can rotate 360 degrees forward or backward in a controlled spin. 

Overall during the whole course of EEJANAIKA, the seats rotate14 different times which takes the definition of thrill to the next level. Exciting isn't it!

It was a surreal experience for me when I rode this. I would definitely recommend this ride if u r a thrill seeker. One more interesting thing is the theme music for this ride is very peppy and encouraging!

If you have liked this, you may also like this post on the steepest rollercoaster in the world.

Best beaches near Tokyo

Do you know what are the best beaches near Tokyo? Tokyo is close to scenic beaches which cater to young and adults equally. During summer season these beaches would be bustling with people enjoying the scenic views, water sports and beach parties.

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Tokyo has beautiful beaches within an hour or hour and half of travel. These beaches allow for swimming, sunbathing and many are also good for water sports like surfing and windsurfing kayaking etc. During summer season (July and August) most beaches are equipped with public toilets, showers and changing rooms, beach huts with delicious food, drinks and rental shops which provide all the gear you need. In some beaches these amenities are free and in some they come at some cost. Also lifeguards are present during the summer season. 

Even though there are couple of beaches within few minutes from Tokyo, those are not suitable for swimming due to its water quality and volcanic black sand. Will list those at the end below.

Top of the list is the most beautiful white sand beach in Shizuoka.

1. Shirahama Beach, Shizuoka prefecture

It is about 90mins from Tokyo, relatively farthest, but it's worth the travel.

Shizuoka prefecture(Izu penensula) is a home to a number of beautiful beaches. Most of them can be found in the east area. Shirahama beach is recognized as one of the most popular beaches especially among young people and surfers. It boasts a white sandy beach.

Shirahama means white sand, and the beach is aptly named. This is easily the most beautiful beach within a day’s travel. Sunset here is a feast to the eyes.

 

Izu has many such beautiful beaches and lot of places to see. This itself would take couple of days to cover most of the attractions. Would cover those activities in a separate video.

How to reach: 

Most convenient way to travel to Shizuoka is to 

Take the JR special express called “Odoriko” which directly takes you to Izukyu Shimoda station. Take the bus leaving from bus stop 9 and it is about a 10 to 15-minute ride.

Next on the list is 

2. Zushi beach, Kanagawa prefecture

Zushi is the most popular beach just under an hour away from Tokyo, which makes it perfect for a day trip. During the peak summer season, this beach can get very crowded though!

The waves here are subtle and the sea is usually calm but it gets a lot of breeze. Due to this,

especially during weekends, you would see lot of people enjoying water sports like wind surfing and kayaking.

It is the most lively beach with lot of beach parties happening frequently.

Though, This beach has strict rules regarding Tattoos, alcohol from outside, and loud music sound systems are all banned. But don't worry, It has lot of beach huts which serve tasty food, drinks and lively music.

How to reach: 

15 minutes from the east exit of Zushi Station on the JR Yokosuka Line or the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line

Next one is my favorite, and kind of hidden gem.

3. Isshiki beach, Hayama, Kanagawa prefecture

Just 15-minute bus ride away from busy Zushi lies this pretty Isshiki beach. It was once voted by CNN as one of the world’s best beaches. It is a calm, scenic beach with crystal-clear waters. If you want to relax and soak in nature this is the one for you.

Adding to the beauty, one side of this beach is rocky and lawn area making it a picture perfect location. INTA kind of location.

It also has lot of beach huts and can get fairly lively in the evening during the swimming season. Hayama is a home to Imperial Villas as well as home to Japan’s rich and famous. This beach is located right next to Imperial villa.

How to reach: 

From Zushi, Take bus #12 at bus stop “3” bound for “Hayama and get off at Isshiki kaigan

4. Yuigahama beach, Kamakura 

Probably this is the nearest beach from Tokyo and is one of the most popular beaches in Kanagawa prefecture. It is also popular among surfers.

This beach is shallow, and the waves are relatively calm during the swimming season, so children can also enjoy swimming safely.

How to reach: 

20 min walk from Kamakura Station or 5 min walk from Yuigahama Station

5. Onjuku Beach, Chiba prefecture

It has everything you need to escape from city life - breath taking views, tasty local food and water sports. Considered one of the best surfing beaches on the Chiba coast. 

This beach is located 10-minute walk from Onjuku station.

How to reach: 

- Wakashio limited express from Keiyo Line platform of Tokyo Station. But it is costly option as extra limited express faair has to be paid.

- Keiyo Line of Tokyo Station to Chiba Station and then switch to the Sotobō Line for Onjuku.

As I said in the beginning, beaches within Tokyo which are good for a leisure walk but not so suitable for swimming are: 

Kasai Rinkai park beach

If u wanna take a stroll and enjoy the cool breeze by the sea this beach is recommended. Also sunsets here are very pleasant and colorful. Rinkai park has lot of other attractions like Tokyo Sealife park and Ferry wheel etc.

Odaiba beach

If u simply want to have fun with kids and enjoy time by the beach, you can visit this beach. Odaiba which is a man made island has lot of other attractions though, which makes it a perfect day trip from Tokyo.

The steepest rollercoaster in the world

Are you some one who enjoy thrills?  like fast paced action? then you must check this Guinness world record ride The steepest rollercoaster in the world. 

The name of this rollercoaster is Takabisha. It is located in the most popular amusement park in Japan, Fuji-Q Highland. This rollercoaster has a fall angle of 121 degrees which is the steepest angle any rollercoaster has in the world.

Do check out this video on my channel wanderthirst to virtually experience it and know more technical details about it.

Snowfall in Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, the capital city of Japan is one of the cleanest cities in the world. It is also very colorful throughout the year across all four seasons. Usually winters are very cold with temperatures going negative occasionally. But does it snow in Tokyo? if it does, how often is the snowfall?

Many parts of Japan experiences medium to heavy snowfall in an year, especially northern regions encounter heavy snowfall. But snowfall is not a common site in Tokyo. In a typical year it may snow two to three times in an year. When it snows, it is usually wet snow which melts away before it can really stick. So you don't see canopies of snow forming on the ground that often. It is only once in last four years I had seen dense snow here.

Watch this interesting video on Tokyo's snowfall in my channel wanderthirst .