Apr 9, 2013 | Japan, Kyoto
Heian Jingu 3 Heian Jingu is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto, and is well known for its weeping cherry blossom garden. We arrived at the garden around 4:30, which was a romantic twilight hour in the garden. The weather in Kansai is perfect right night,...
Apr 8, 2013 | Japan, Wakayama
Wakayama 3 Ben and I are back in Japan for a few days before we return to America. It’s just now setting in that I have to leave this beautiful country, and may not see it for way too long. It’s not going to be easy to leave, and I’m glad we get...
Apr 1, 2013 | Japan, Tokyo
Chidorigafuchi Sakura The Most Highly Recommended Flower Viewing Garden in Tokyo 3 Chidorigafuchi came highly recommended by all my coworkers. They said it was one of the best places in Tokyo for hanami (flower viewing), and would be perfect for very romantic...
Mar 16, 2013 | Japan, Tokyo
Walking Tokyo 3 Our Friend John Mark is still here with us in Tokyo. It’s great to have him here with us. He’s been adventuring during the day, and then having amazing meals with us at night. He’s been walking a lot, more than I think I could,...
Mar 11, 2013 | Japan, Tokyo
Ikebukuro 3 Over the weekend Ben and I went to Ikebukuro. Ikebukuro is the second most trafficked train station in the world, (second to Shinjuku also in Tokyo). 2.71 million passengers come through here everyday. The area around Ikebukuro is very exciting, there...
