by john | Post #15 | Jun 6, 2024 | Takayama
There are few towns in Japan where one can see the real image of what life in Japan was like 150 to 200 years ago. Most towns have been rebuilt and redeveloped with only smatterings of authentic architecture remaining. So finding an entire town that hasn’t changed...
by john | Post #14 | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorized, Yokohama
Yokohama is a wonderful town with an abundance of things to see and do. One of the nicer points is that although it is a very short train ride from the heart of Tokyo, it isn’t nearly as packed with tourists. Therefore, we highly recommend making a stop or even...
by john | Post #13 | Jun 4, 2024 | Shikoku, Uncategorized
Is the Sistine Chapel in Japan? Of course not, but an incredible replica is, along with more than 1,000 other works of the great masters through history. They can be found in the Otsuka Museum of Art. When I first saw the website for this museum, I thought perhaps...
by john | Post #12 | May 31, 2024 | Tottori
Most folks don’t realize it, but Japan actually has sand dunes. On the west coast of the Sea of Japan near the town of Tottori, you’ll find the Tottori Sand Dunes covering more than 360 acres with the tallest rising nearly 150′, and they are...
by john | Post #11 | May 31, 2024 | Cities, Izushi
To get a sense of the real Japan, one needs to get off the beaten path which requires a little effort, but given the excellent rail network of Japan, this is not as hard as it sounds, provided you are okay renting a car. Don’t be dissuaded about driving, especially...
