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 #7 | May 25, 2024 | Kyoto, Uncategorized
Kyoto is a world class city by any measure, and there is no shortage of scrumptious bakeries and patisseries from which to put your sweet tooth into overdrive. Unfortunately, Kyoto is also so popular these days that getting into one of these establishments can be a...
by john | Post #6 | May 22, 2024 | Uncategorized, Yokohama
For an off the beaten path experience in a stunning garden setting, we recommend visiting the Sankeien Garden Park in Yokohama. Japan is blessed with many outstanding gardens, and the most popular such as Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa can get overrun with tourists. ...
by john | Post #5 | May 14, 2024 | Tokyo, Uncategorized
Tokyo is the most populated city in the world, and it can be hard to imagine finding a place of quiet and solitude, however, if you look around and follow our lead here at Uncharted Japan, you can enjoy them. One of our favorites is the Yaesu Terrace situated just a...
by john | Post #4 | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Welcome to Uncharted Japan! This is the launch of a new and exciting venture we hope all will find informational and entertaining. We are John and Josephine Haynes and share your love and interest in Japan. Our story is somewhat unique among those with Japan...
