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The Ancient Capital | May 14 09'

by Shannyn & Gary a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Nara

"We thouroughly enjoyed our time in Nara, it should be on everyone's Japanese itinerary"

From Osaka we moved south east to the ancient capital city of Nara, only 45 minutes away by train. Often overlooked by the crowds rushing to nearby... Continue reading »
Sleeping in a Capsule | May 10 09'

by Shannyn & Gary a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Osaka

"Fantastic restaurants, huge walls of neon, dogs wearing jeans, and girls wearing shorter than short skirts... we were both captivated by the place"

A five hour bus took us next to the bright lights and big city of Osaka. This is a great place to see modern Japanese life all around you. Fantasti... Continue reading »
The Past and the Present | May 07 09'

by Shannyn & Gary a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Hiroshima

"It was a touching experience and I found it difficult to comprehend that these shocking events occurred only 64 years ago"

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A Hundred Pounds for a Mango! | May 05 09'

by Shannyn & Gary a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Fukuoka

"Every female under the age of sixty seemed to be wearing the shortest skirts imaginable coupled with tights and very high and impractical heels"

Well who can believe it we’ve finally arrived in Japan and after 11 months on the road this is sadly our final destination before returning b... Continue reading »
The Vertical City | Feb 29 08'

by GWiZ a 30 year old male from Palo Alto, on vacation in Tokyo

Been to New York City? Los Angeles? I hope so, because using them is the only way in which I can properly describe my first impression... Continue reading »
Cultural Soul | Mar 03 08'

by GWiZ a 30 year old male from Palo Alto, on vacation in Kyoto

"To reach enlightenment, one must pass through the Buddha's nostril."

The regions of Japan are wonderfully unique from each other. Each takes pride in its geography, language specifics, and culinary delight... Continue reading »
Tokyo | Nov 25 07'

by WorldExplorer a traveling as a couple from New York City, on vacation in Tokyo

Monday, November 26—Tuesday, December 4: JapanWanting to make the most of our 7-day unlimited Japan Railway pass, we decided to spend our eights ni... Continue reading »
From the reef to ramen | Jan 28 09'

by Nick, John & Terry a real traveler from Kingston upon Hull, on vacation in Kyoto

"butting and biting us to get their deer crackers. I loved it! "

So its been an age since I last wrote the blog - sorry what can I say, Australia definately makes you laid back - No worries mate!!!! After meetin... Continue reading »
truffles? ... ooh rah! | Apr 06 07'

by angus a 28 year old male from Wellington, on vacation in Kagoshima

"The act of "truffling" is basically the act of exploring somewhere new in the form of an overnight road trip"

My first "truffle hunt" finally arrived, much later than it should have, but it arrived! The act of "truffling" is basically the act of explo... Continue reading »
My Ninja's Birthday! | Apr 04 07'

by beachlover a 33 year old female traveling as a family from Vancouver, on vacation in Ueno

My husband has always had a fascination with ninjas which I couldn’t quite understand. Maybe that’s why he married me; maybe he thinks I’m a... Continue reading »