Exploring the land of the Rising Sun
I found a list of 10 things that were a must when visiting Japan:
1. Go to a Karaoke bar, 2. See a sumo fight, 3. Stay in a traditional Ryokan inn or a Capsule hotel, 4. Travel on the bullet train, 5. Eat sushi, 6. Enjoy the cherry blossom, 7. Visi... more
Japan’s ancient capital
Kyoto is Japan’s ancient capital, and was the seat of power for the Emperor for over a thousand years. Despite the formal capital of Japan being Tokyo, many residents of Kyoto believe that one day the Emperor and his family will return to Kyoto and again... more
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto was the highlight of my three weeks spent traveling through Japan. A three hour trip by Shinkansen (Bullet Train) from the hustle, bustle and endless concrete of Tokyo, Kyoto moves at a slower pace and gives one a better sense of Japanese art, archi... more
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