Offering the most amazing view over Tokyo, the Tokyo Skytree capsulates the exact scenery when Japan is mentioned elsewhere. Being at the top (1.480feet/451.2meters high) is almost as if you were…
Japan is well known for their technology and engineering marvels, Kansai Airport being one and Odaiba island. Both of which we visited. Both are man-made. The kicker is…
Their empire is vast. Their rule has existed since 1923 and draws a worldwide influence in even the most rural places. Disney has a total of 11 (at…
The Japanese have mastered the art of transportation. Their trains have set records for the fastest and have become known to be the most punctual (on time) trains…
We finally visited a long awaited destination of ours, Japan. To say that we enjoyed our time is a complete understatement. We loved our visit and will be…
Originally crafted in 1397, burned down in 1950 by a disillusioned monk and reconstructed again in 1955, Kinkaku-ji AKA “golden temple”, is literally covered with gold leaf. In…
ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST About a 30-40 minute train ride from Kyoto train station lies a beautiful walk through a bamboo forest. This tranquil promenade is great for the soul.…
The way I see it, Japan has always been advertised to Western societies as a preserved culture of ancient ways with an opportunity of spiritual escape. It is…