We hear the term "overtourism" a lot these days.
It seems that there are many tourists from overseas not only in big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, but also in small cities in the countryside.
When I think about traveling abroad, I feel grateful to the travelers who have made the effort to come to Japan,
It's also true that wherever you go, you'll be overwhelmed by the number of people.
At a time like this, not only overseas travelers,
It's not a bad idea to visit tourist spots in Japan that even Japanese people rarely visit.
Next to Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, where I used to live,
The Meiji Centennial Memorial Observation Deck is located at Cape Futtsu, a famous tourist spot in Futtsu City.
My husband and I had other business to attend to that day, so we visited together.
We had a lively conversation about our memories of living in Kisarazu.
I had a little time to spare so I went there on impulse.
Under the clear autumn sky, a slightly cold wind was blowing,
The view of Tokyo Bay from the observation deck is breathtaking.
I've been busy with work and raising children for the past 10 years and haven't had time to do it.
I realize how precious even a few hours of free time is.
I remember going to the jumbo pool at Cape Futtsu after my first child was born.
Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I feel strangely sentimental.
The time you spend together as a family is irreplaceable.
As we were talking, I suddenly felt like traveling to the Boso Peninsula for the first time in a long time.
There's only a little time left this year, so I think I'll take a tour of the Boso Peninsula next week.
It was a weekday so there weren't many people there,
I was surprised by the unexpected number of people there, including a group of middle-aged men who stopped by on their way to work and young couples.
However, if you are planning a trip, the Futtsu area may be a hidden gem.
