After our massive walk today, and after 2 solid weeks of sushi and think slices of meat, we both really […]
大阪市 – Osaka
大 = Big 阪 = Hillside 市 = City OSAKA Famous for being the capital city of the Osaka Prefecture […]
See Ya Round Taks
So, see ya round Taks! It seems that each place we’ve been so far, it has rained on the day […]
Shirakawago
Today’s tour was to the quaint little village of Shirakawa-go in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama […]
Shabu Shabu
Shaba Shabu is a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef boiled in water. The term is meant to be an […]
The Little Town of Takayama
This morning’s journey was all about exploring the lovely old town of Takayama. We took the backstreets to get a […]
Hello Takayama!
Whilst waiting for our train from Kanazawa to Takayama we popped into a mini supermarket to marvel at all the […]
Closed, sorry we’re
One the way back to the hotel and we stopped outside a shrine, as you do, for a coffee from […]
But Wait! There’s More…
All throughout the park, naturally there are gift shops and snack places, etc…. and I found an awesome gift for […]
Sakura!
After last night’s find in the park, we knew exactly where were headed today and we also knew that we […]
Welcome Kanazawa
We were given a very warm welcome at the Kanazawa train station – the big dome behind the entrance is […]
How do you get a tissue to dance?
Add a little boogie! Our first train ride this morning was in the unreserved section – so lots of people […]
A Japanese Feast
After the buffet style debacle last night, we opted for the traditional Japanese dining room. We were shown to a […]
The Princess and the Pea
“The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Anderson Once there was a Prince who wanted to marry a Princess. […]
Mugabe to Tsunami
This is the front of our hotel. I snapped this while we were waiting for the shuttle bus and I […]
The Road to Tsumago
We were gifted another fabulous view of The Fuj this morning – what a farewell! We watched the staff of […]
The Emperor’s New Shoes
So in Japan, there seems to be a fear or phobia or something of cross contaminating floor dirt from one […]
Mount Fuji – Putting on a Show!
Three days of non stop walking and looking and listening and translating and more walking – today is a rest […]
A Girls’ Day at Mount Fuji
On the 3rd of March every year the Hina Matsuri or doll festival takes place. This was being celebrated in […]
Japanese Cuisines
When in Japan, you’ve got to try everything, right? Well, no, cause I’m not trying eel, the inside organs of […]