Kyoto is consistently ranked by travel magazines and bloggers as one of the "must see" cities of the world, and for good reason. It has an incredibly high concentration of temples and shrines that seem to be around every corner including many of the most well known...
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...
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 literally right at the...
While in Japan, there are numerous experiences one can enjoy as a way to gain a deeper appreciation for the unique things you’ll see and do in Japan. Japanese wagashi is a luxury item that is typically part of ceremonial tea services. Wagashi is a soft sugary dough...
Many folks don’t realize that Tokyo grew up on the water of Tokyo Bay. Long before it became the world’s largest metropolis, it was a port city, and remains so today. However, its lost its look and character as such because so many manmade islands have been created...
Hiroshima is of course known as the first city to ever suffer the effects of an atomic weapon. The iconic “Hiroshima Dome” is one of the most recognized images in the world. One reason Hiroshima was a target was that it was a major naval and shipbuilding hub for...
Japan is well known as home to Toyota, Honda, Mazda and other car manufacturers. However, within the country, it seems as though the rail system is what rules the landscape. I don’t believe any country on Earth has a rail system so well developed and operated as...