Ah, Japan! The Land of the Rising Sun... The Country that created Sushi, Kushiyaki, Sake-filled Izakayas... The Home of Manga and Anime... Of Nurse-Maid-Goth-Cat-Girl Cafes, Drifting, Massive 10-Story-Tall Arcades, and much, much more. (^_^)I've always wanted to visit Japan and during April 2008, I finally got my chance! I was able to visit Tokyo [...]
On the fifth day of our 2008 Spring Japan Trip, we started off by visiting a famous old-school district of Tokyo known as Asakusa, home of Sensou-Ji and Kaminari-Mon (The Thunder Gate). When we got off the station, the first thing that struck me was the decidedly old-fashioned (in a cool way) feel.One of those amazing, remote-controlled Parking [...]
So after the Heian Shrine (which was truly unique), we were taken to Sanjusangendo, which had a "no photography allowed" rule. It was a very interesting place full of countless buddha statues and other sculptures.Our final destination of the tour was Kiyomizu Temple. When we got off the bus, our tour guide warned us about the extensive shopping [...]
On the eighth day of our Japan Trip, we participated in a 1-Day Tour to see some of the most famous landmarks around Kyoto. I'm not a fan of guided tours, but for 1 day we decided it was easier and less hassle to just have someone show us around the numerous Temples and Castles around Kyoto. (^_~)We woke up bright and early and it was off to the [...]
On the third day of our Japan Trip 2008, we had tickets for the Studio Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. Studio Ghibli was co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, the wonderful director behind the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi), Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Totoro, and many other films. I've loved all his films and was [...]
