The Shell Collection

After our massive walk today, and after 2 solid weeks of sushi and think slices of meat, we both really […]

大 = Big 阪 = Hillside 市 = City OSAKA Famous for being the capital city of the Osaka Prefecture […]

So, see ya round Taks! It seems that each place we’ve been so far, it has rained on the day […]

Today’s tour was to the quaint little village of Shirakawa-go in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama […]

Shaba Shabu is a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef boiled in water. The term is meant to be an […]

This morning’s journey was all about exploring the lovely old town of Takayama.  We took the backstreets to get a […]

Whilst waiting for our train from Kanazawa to Takayama we popped into a mini supermarket to marvel at all the […]

One the way back to the hotel and we stopped outside a shrine, as you do, for a coffee from […]

All throughout the park, naturally there are gift shops and snack places, etc…. and I found an awesome gift for […]

After last night’s find in the park, we knew exactly where were headed today and we also knew that we […]

We were given a very warm welcome at the Kanazawa train station – the big dome behind the entrance is […]

Add a little boogie! Our first train ride this morning was in the unreserved section – so lots of people […]

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” by Hans Christian Anderson Once there was a Prince who wanted to marry a Princess. […]

This is the front of our hotel.  I snapped this while we were waiting for the shuttle bus and I […]

We were gifted another fabulous view of The Fuj this morning – what a farewell! We watched the staff of […]

So in Japan, there seems to be a fear or phobia or something of cross contaminating floor dirt from one […]

Three days of non stop walking and looking and listening and translating and more walking – today is a rest […]

On the 3rd of March every year the Hina Matsuri or doll festival takes place.  This was being celebrated in […]

When in Japan, you’ve got to try everything, right?  Well, no, cause I’m not trying eel, the inside organs of […]