【Kapmpong Parit Tengah-Homestay—カンポンホームステイ】 “Kampong Homestay program" is designed for tourists to experience the way of rural life. I recently had an opportunity to visit Kampong Parit Tengah in Batu Pahat, Johor. It is located up North, about 90km from Johor bahru. Kg Parit Tengah is taking part in the homestay program which are carefully selected and comply with strike guidelines from the Ministry of Tourism M’sia. The unique part of this kampong is not only oil palm and rubber plantation but also they got a HUGE pineapple plantation nearby. I was lucky enough to witness the harvesting of the pineapples…

【Millionaires’ Row in Melaka マラッカ富豪ストリート 】 Jalan Tun Cheng Lock is located just a row behind the Jonker Street and one of the oldest streets in Melaka. It was nicknamed Millionaires’ Row as most of the Peranakan millionaires of Melaka pioneer lived on this street. One of the houses on the street turned into a hotel now, where I stayed was built in 1822 and well preserved its unique architecture. The most I like it about this hotel is that they got a really beautiful courtyard and I had a simple yet sophisticated breakfast surrounded by lots of green. Melaka…

【Aw pottery— オウ陶芸スタジオ 】 Aw Pottery was founded in mid-1940 by the late Mr. Aw Eng-Kwang. It used to be a very popular tourist destination in Machap, Johor until the North-South Expressway opened as most motorists bypassed the once popular stop. In 2013, Ms Aw, the youngest in the family decided to return to give the studio a new look and pour new energy. The Dragon kiln, one of the main attraction there was built in the 50s, has long since retired from operation though it still stands there as if it is ready for next work. The outdoor toilet…

【Kota Tinggi Firefly Park コタティンギホタル鑑賞 】 It was an amazing natural show in a dark along the Sungei Johor. ( Johor River) while people often describe it as “Christmas trees” in a forest. Kota Tinggi Firefly Park is a boat ride that last about 45 minutes and it is worth a visit! The fireflies are enjoyed all year around however the best time is on a moonless night or during the new moon and they seem to be more active after the heavy rain. They are very sensitive to light and sound so neither of them are prohibited on a…