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Shodo Island and Shimanami Kaido

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  • Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Most people that visit Kyushu from overseas visit Nagasaki on the far west side of the island for historical reasons, perhaps Fukuoka as a pass-thru, and Kummamoto to see the castle.  The last time we were there was in the late 1980's,… Open flash cards →
  • Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Those that know me are keenly aware that I love a nice bowl of ramen. Well, I found a ramen nirvana of sorts in Shin Yokohama, where you can learn about ramen history, and taste it too! Open flash cards →
  • Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Yokohama's history, compared to other cities in Japan, is rather recent. It was one of the ports opened in 1877, and since has expanded to become Japan's second largest city. In this lesson we'll explore some of the history of Yokohama, and… Open flash cards →
  • A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo Did you ever want to just get away from it all? And have a nice lunch in the bargain? Well, I may have the place for you. Open flash cards →
  • Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura is often referred to as the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, and for good reason. Its historic temples are stunning examples of architecture introduced from Song Dynasty China with Zen Buddhism's influence. Kamakura was once the administrat… Open flash cards →
  • The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Bristol, Pennsylvania historic district has a variety of archetectural styles and historic buildings, many of which are in private hands and are therefore not open for public viewing. But thanks to the Grundy family, a beautifully prese… Open flash cards →
  • A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo My wife's cousin Jun composed the music for an opera, and we were invited to attend - in Sapporo! A blend of Japanese history and original music greeted us with this new opera. And while we were in Sapporo, we took a quick tour of the city. Open flash cards →
  • Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Kawagoe is an historic Japanese city in Saitama Prefecture, nicknamed "Little Edo" for its well-preserved Edo-period buildings, featuring Kurazukuri warehouses, old merchant streets, and ancient temples. It's an easy day trip from Tokyo tha… Open flash cards →

This Series's Lessons

  • Northern Honshu in the Springtime Northern Honshu in the Springtime This trip would be our first time in Aomori, Iwate, and Akita prefectures. We were lucky to view the most beautiful cherry blossoms, an historic castle, and snowcapped mountains.  Read lesson →
  • Shodo Island and Shimanami Kaido
  • Seiryu Garden Sawanoi-en and the Trail to Mitake Gorge Seiryu Garden Sawanoi-en and the Trail to Mitake Gorge I have a few destinations northwest of Tokyo for you to consider if you are interested in seeing a bit of nature and even a little hiking.  The first one is in the area between Sawai and Mitake stations, starting at Seiryu Garden Sawan… Read lesson →
  • A Hike and Lunch at Hatonosu Canyon A Hike and Lunch at Hatonosu Canyon My December 2023 visit to Hatonosu Canyon was the beginning of my infatuation with the area along the Tama River beyond Ome.  Nice walking trail along the river and a charming lunch spot were highlights of this day trip. Read lesson →
  • Okutama Mukashi Michi Trailhead and Hikawa Gorge Okutama Mukashi Michi Trailhead and Hikawa Gorge I took another solo trip out west of Tokyo along the Tama River to Okutama in early November.  Another beautiful sunny day for hiking the Okutama Mukashi Michi Trailhead and a quick peek at Hikawa Gorge.   Read lesson →
  • Yoshinoyama - Hiking the Plush Sakura Hillsides in Nara Yoshinoyama - Hiking the Plush Sakura Hillsides in Nara The mountainous region of Nara known as Yoshinoyama has been known as one of the best places to visit during cherry blossom season. So we wanted to see if the reality was up to the hype. Well, I am here to report that it did, with flying co… Read lesson →
  • A Day Trip to Mount Takao in Western Tokyo Is a Breath of Fresh Air A Day Trip to Mount Takao in Western Tokyo Is a Breath of Fresh Air Mt. Takao is another place off the beaten path that you can visit while you are in the Tokyo area. It has its share of visitors but is still not a hotbed of tourism, at least not yet. It's a nice alternative to the crowds at Hakone. Read lesson →
  • Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Most people that visit Kyushu from overseas visit Nagasaki on the far west side of the island for historical reasons, perhaps Fukuoka as a pass-thru, and Kummamoto to see the castle.  The last time we were there was in the late 1980's,… Read lesson →

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