Visiting Japan’s Kitchen in Osaka
Osaka has been on our short list of places to visit in Japan for quite some time. It is known as “Japan’s Kitchen” and is famous for its food scene.…
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Tokyo Notes
If you haven’t been to Tokyo it’s likely that your impression from afar is that the culture is very buttoned down and reserved. Of course some of society is like…
Eating in Tokyo
Tokyo is the world’s greatest food city. I know, I know, you’re thinking that’s impossible, everyone knows that Paris is the world’s greatest food city. But consider this: there are…
MORI Digital Art Museum
We were incredibly lucky on this one. The MORI Digital Art Museum in Tokyo has been running an exhibit, in conjunction with teamLab.borderless, that is being called the world’s first…
Tokyo’s Memory Lane
In the Shinjuku neighborhood of Tokyo, in the shadow of the gigantic Shinjuku Railway Station you will find a collection of 80 year old alleys that are collectively known as…
Mt. Fuji Again!
It just doesn’t get any more Japanese than being on a bullet train while you zoom past Mt. Fuji. We got to do that today, and got an amazing closeup!…
Journey Home
Our journey home has begun! We’re at Kyoto Station waiting for our 10:33 Shinkansen to Tokyo.
People & Faces
Lots of interesting faces and people along the way. We’re seeing a lot more traditionally dressed people in Kyoto than we did in Tokyo. Both girls and boys wear the…
Nijo Castle
Our last attraction of the trip, Nijo Castle dates from the 1600s and was in use until 1939. Nijo Castle is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for…