Category Archives: Japan

Rather than head down to Hiroshima I decided to go to Takayama after Kyoto. After switching from the wonderful Shinkansen (bullet train) in Nagoya I took a small ìexpressî train into the mountains. The ride was very pretty but the … Continue reading →

As some of you know, I try to take a photograph of myself doing a cartwheel in each city I travel to. I’ve amassed a good collection so far–in front of the Eiffel Tower, on top of Machu Picchu, in … Continue reading →

*This* is the reason Iíve always wanted to come to Japan. It wasnít the geishas, the samurai or the ancient temples–it was the fashion. Iím not sure that you could call the cosplay kids fashion, it seems like theyíre just … Continue reading →

I made a day trip from to Tokyo to a smaller town called Nikko. It is very famous for itís well-preserved temples. Taking the Shikansen train (bullet train) was great because it goes so fast. I normally wouldnít travel by … Continue reading →

Japan has turned out to be a very easy place to travel in. Most signs are also written in English so transportation is no problem. Tokyo is an interesting place. I donít feel overwhelmed by it at all. There are … Continue reading →