by john | Post #31 | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
We recently visited the waterfront town of Mojiko as part of our exploration of Japan’s fourth main island of Kyushu. We really didn’t know what to expect as we’d intended to stay in the much larger city of Fukuoka where Josephine’s father was...
by john | Post #30 | Aug 8, 2024 | Tokyo, Uncategorized
While waiting to board our flight home last week from Tokyo, a lady stepped up to me and said “We love your videos. We’ve watched all of them.” I was floored! I had been recognized in the middle of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport! Talk about a...
by john | Post #25 | Jul 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sometime around 6 AM this morning, we reached “100 Subscribers” on our YouTube Channel! Though it pales in comparison to so many other channels, that is a HUGE deal to celebrate! Each morning I log on to my YT dashboard eagerly awaiting to see the...
by john | Post #24 | Jun 30, 2024 | Tokyo, Uncategorized
This past Saturday, we uploaded our fourth video on our YouTube Channel after doing a “soft launch” the three prior Saturdays with videos on Takayama, Sasayama and Kanazawa. It has involved a lot of baby steps as we’ve been working out the kinks,...
by john | Post #23 | Jun 27, 2024 | Kobe, Uncategorized
When visiting Kobe, one attraction you should put on the list is the Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway. Located a very short walk from the Shin-Kobe Station, this is a must see on a sunny day or as the sun goes down. At the top of Mt. Rokko is the herb garden and to...
by john | Post #19 | Jun 15, 2024 | Hiroshima, Uncategorized
The Orizuru Tower in Hiroshima is not off the beaten path at all, but rather in the heart of Hiroshima just steps away from the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome Memorial and Hiroshima Peace Park. However, its a hidden gem of Japan in that most visitors coming to Hiroshima...
