Time in Tokyo
This is the tail end of our trip and also the third time we’ve been in Tokyo. For the most part we’ve seen the important sites and now, for us,…
Back in Kyoto
We were in Kyoto about 9 years ago on our first trip to Japan and loved it. So many beautiful temples and gardens to see. This time we didn’t repeat…
Miyajima Island
Located about 45 minutes from central Hiroshima, it is reached by train and then ferry. The island is most famous for the Great Torii Itsukushima. You may have seen it…
Osaka Loves Chicago
I’m not sure that we knew this but Osaka is a sister city to Chicago. We were delighted to learn this as we walked through the Namba metro station and…
Roaming Taipei
On our last day in Taipei we made it to a couple more interesting sights. One in the far south end of Taipei and the other at the very north…