As we ended our time in Japan, like with everywhere, we reflected on how we found the place. We both agreed that we hadn’t been anywhere like…… Read more “Our final thoughts on Japan”
Tag: Japan
Blue skies at Mount Fuji
On Tuesday 19th December 2017 we headed to Shinjuku Bus Station in Tokyo to get a 8:55am bus to Kawaguchiko Station which is at the bottom of…… Read more “Blue skies at Mount Fuji”
Ginza, Ueno and the Imperial Palace
Ginza is Tokyo’s prime, upmarket shopping district and is full of department stalls, boutiques and restaurants. According to google, one square meter of land here is worth…… Read more “Ginza, Ueno and the Imperial Palace”
Akihabara and Ikebukuro
Akihabara is the hub for “otaku culture”. This is the Japanese word for a die hard fan and is particularly used for those into anime, manga and…… Read more “Akihabara and Ikebukuro”
Shibuya, Shinjuku and Harajuku
Shibuya is probably one of our favourite districts in Tokyo and we kept coming back here day after day during our week in the capital. Shibuya is…… Read more “Shibuya, Shinjuku and Harajuku”
What to say about Tokyo
I don’t think there is anywhere quite like Tokyo, Japan. The capital city and technological capital of Asia, this city has something for everyone and will constantly…… Read more “What to say about Tokyo”
A day trip to Nara
On Tuesday 12th December 2017 we took a day trip to Nara. We decided to combine this with a trip to Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine which is famous…… Read more “A day trip to Nara”
