I had mixed feelings as we made our way to Osaka: part of me was ecstatic that I was about to visit one of the most populated cities in Japan, but the other part was sad knowing that this would be our final stop in Japan. If I could go back to Japan again --…
I always knew Japan would be beautiful, but never realized to what extent until I was physically there to see for myself. One of the features I felt made the country's landscape so unique was the glistening waters serving as backdrops to traditional Japanese structures. Miyajima Island Our tour continued with a day spent perusing…
During my 2-day stay in Hiroshima, I found that the city was not only rich in history, but also had its own unique modern culture which included some delicious food. Andersen Bakery, Hondori Shopping Arcade Our culinary adventure in Hiroshima began with a quick lunch stop at the Hondori Shotengai shopping arcade in the downtown…
Saturday, April 6 rolled around and it was time to visit one of the cities I had been longing to see for years: Hiroshima. It is, perhaps, one of the most well-known cities in Japan primarily because it holds so much of the world's history. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park After a quick lunch stop, we…
I couldn't believe that my Japan tour was nearly halfway done and although we saw quite a bit, I felt like I only got a taste of what the culture had to offer. The journey continued as we passed through the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan, located in the southwest corner of Honshu--Japan's main island. Sake…
Continue reading ➞ Postcard 14: Hyogo & Tokushima Prefectures, Japan
My first impression of Kyoto was good, but the best was still yet to come. Geisha and more beautiful scenery were in order. Heian-jingu, Kyoto By the time afternoon rolled around, my body was ready to give from all the walking around in the cold, but there was one more stop on the tour itinerary.…
Out of State • Out of Mind 