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Why Uncharted Japan
I’m John Haynes and my wife, Josephine is the fourth generation in her family to have been born in Japan with her great, great-grandparents having arrived in September 1861 from New York only a few years after Japan opened to the west. Her ancestors served as missionaries there when Ronin (former Samurai) still roamed the countryside. It was very much unlike today’s Japan. Therefore her family has a very long history retaining many contacts and the family still keeps the family home there north of Nagano. No one of whom I’m aware in the Japan travel community online or on Youtube has such a background. We both love Japan and enjoy sharing our experience with others. Read on to learn more.
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Maritime History In Hiroshima
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...
A Delectable Delight in Kyoto
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...
A Beautiful Garden in 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. ...