The longest Valentines Day ever part 2
It's still Valentine's Day, but a lot has changed since we got up this morning. From temples to this :) it's a bit of a culture shock!!!...
The longest Valentines day ever part 1
Happy Valentine's Day everyone.... It's been a long day, and because for us it's been a two in one due to the international date line,...
Things to know about Japan
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT JAPAN Japan lies in north-east Asia in the Japan Sea, and is a country with four major islands; Hokkaido,...
Mountains, Monkeys and Mt Fuji
Another awesome day today in Japan, our last full one and I can't believe this leg of the trip is nearly over. The hotel offers...
MY 7 wonders of the rest of Japan
Japan is amazing and these are some of my 'wonders' from the rest of Japan 1/Mt Fuji is an active volcano, standing 3776 m, and is...
MY 7 wonders of Kyoto and Osaka
After the hustle and bustle of Tokyo I found Kyoto refreshing, and somehow more spiritual 1/Golden Pavillion or Kinkakuji which is a...
Sayonara Kyoto
Another full day today, sorry to say good-bye to Kyoto as I found it a truly magical place, and with all the shrines and temples around...
Bountiful Bento Boxes
Our trip from Kyoto to Tokyo was made all the better with Bountiful Bento Boxes with all their secrets hidden inside..... and a seat on...
Shrines and Memorials
Miyajima Island and Hiroshima today. I have really been looking forward to this trip, since Samara decided that she wanted to add Japan...
Gion, Geishas, and Gourmet
Sunday nights in Kyoto offer a great oppotunity to get a taste of Japanese culture as you can see a show at the Gion Corner. If you don't...
