The island nation of Japan takes its food very seriously or at least tries to justify the large price tag for a very polished melon and other things most people find for much less back home or on the other side of the South China Sea. The same melon here in Japan would only setContinue reading “Sticker Shock in Japan”
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Hiking up to the Surface of the Moon in Japan
The beautiful landscape shaped by volcanoes and the art of bathing in a onsen attracts many visitors to Japan and beautiful mountain towns like Aso. This small town is the prefect place to experience Japanese culture and see one of the countries largest active volcanoes even in the rainy season. If it is sunny –Continue reading “Hiking up to the Surface of the Moon in Japan”
Must-See Museum just an hour away from Shanghai
Last month I had the great fortune to have the opportunity to have an extended visit to Shanghai. Suzhou is one of the most popular day trip attractions for those visiting Shanghai. It’s even possible to visit when transiting through Shanghai because the high-speed trains go almost directly to Suzhou depending on the time. ThereContinue reading “Must-See Museum just an hour away from Shanghai”
The Sweet Volcanic Breezes of Mount Aso
JR Station in Kumamoto City Enough with castles for now and the cramped living style of the business hotel. Many parts of Kumamoto City are attractive enough for a short visit. The beauty and the history of the city can be seen in a few hours. Most of the major attractions are located in theContinue reading “The Sweet Volcanic Breezes of Mount Aso”
The Last Samurai Castle of Kumamoto…Tom Cruise wasn’t here
At first, Kumamoto was just a place on map where the bus from Kagoshima stopped and we could transfer to the near by train station and move on to Mount Aso. It didn’t take long to find out that it is home to one of the finest castles in Japan next to Himeji outside ofContinue reading “The Last Samurai Castle of Kumamoto…Tom Cruise wasn’t here”
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