Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! The Sakuradamon gate was completed in 1620. Unfortunately the gate sustained grave damage due in part to the Great Kanto Earthquake that transpired on September 1, 1923. Thus, the earthquake had a devastating impact upon Tokyo. Soon after this traumatic event, however, the gate was eventually repaired. Disclosure: This website may be compensated for l

Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! When you visit the beautiful country of Japan, you will find all kinds of unique exhibits. When I was traveling in Kamakura, I was amazed by the myriad of Japanese and other international restaurants in Kamakura. Many people travel to Kamkura to visit the Great Buddha, which is a very prominent and well advertised exhibit. Evidence of this advertisemen

Disclosure: This website may be compensated for linking to other sites or for sales of products we link to. One of the attractive and great fishing stores in Japan is the “Point.” You can find these stores spread throughout Japan. When you walk into the place, you will likely find a myriad of live bait— everything from worms, to crab, to shrimp, even to grub. In fact, many Japanese anglers find it effective to make their own bait by mixing worms, shrimp, and grub, for example

Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! Historically, in 1853, お台場 Odaiba, Japan, was formerly a fort that constantly provided strong protection for Tokyo against enemy vessels. The Japanese name お台場 Odaiba, which translates as “fort” in English, reveals the historical significance of the great city. Later on though, sea ports were created in Odaiba. As technology increased, the city became c

Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! In 1945, Nippon Sharyo manufactured the C11292 Locomotive train. This antique train, which operated on the Sanyo Main line, has been preserved in front of the Shimbashi train station since 1972. From 1932 to 1947, this type of class 11 was erected in Japan. In fact, history records that the first train line in Japan was the Shimbashi Train line. People

I am the author of Touring Tokyo. In Chapter 4 of my book, I describe in great detail this amazing and exhilarating place, where you are able to place yourself into the shoes of a ninja. Buy this book below to find a jewel of places to visit in Tokyo. Nestled in the heart of Shinjuku, Japan (Tokyo’s major red light district) lies the Ninja Trick House. The house is ironically located in a seemingly clandestine area, and therefore is difficult to find. I secured my reservation

Upon entering into the restaurant, you will find a shiny knight armorer branding a halberd, which is a very effective and lethal defensive weapon that combines both a spear and an axe. In the Mediaeval period, (14th and 15th centuries), the halberd served three purposes: (1) Blocking another weapon, (2) Thrusting at an opponent, and (3) Cutting armor. The thrusting aspect of the halberd can be illustrated. Perhaps a knight was hiding in a dark area. When the enemy horseman ro

14 DAY JAPAN ITINERARY Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. You can find DISCOUNTS on my homepage. Growing up I enjoyed finding hidden objects, people, and animals in “I spy” books. This “I spy” became a very popular game that I played with my friends on a regular basis. In this article, we will play the game “I spy a Godzilla.” Can you find Godzilla in the picture? It is actually difficult to find consideri

Some posts on this site may contain affiliate links. If you purchase or book something through these links, I earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). One of the things you can do while staying in Japan is experience the wonderful culture of 相撲 (Sumou) Sumo wrestling. What is Sumo Wrestling? Sumo wrestling is a very popular and spectacular professional sport in Japan. Thousands of people all over the world are drawn like magnets to heavy weight 本場所 sumo wrestling

Some posts on this site may contain affiliate links. If you purchase or book something through these links, I earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). I have observed many statues in Japan. The myriad of statues corroborate the fact that the country of Japan is enriched in history. One of the statues, however, that seems to draw an influx of people is the Hachiko dog statue. The name in Japanese means eight princes. While exiting the Shibuya Station in October 2018,

Some posts on this site may contain affiliate links. If you purchase or book something through these links, I earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). The immortalizing and spectacular shiny statute situated next to the Imperial Palace is the Kusunoki Masashige. One particular source that sheds some brilliant light on the life and career of Kusunoki Masashige is the Japanese tale called the “Taiheiki.” Given this is a tale though signifies that it should not be acce

People are fascinated with all kinds of gadgets floating around in the intellectual markets. From the newest iphones to the latest computers to the brand new watches, influxes of people desperately find ways to acquire these hot items. In fact, people are willing to take out loans, work three jobs, and even sell some assets to obtain new and innovative gadgets. That is just the technological age we live in. However, as we cascade through time, we can be freshly reminded of t

The tallest freestanding tower in the world is arguably the Tokyo Skytree, which stands at a staggering 634 meters high or 2080 feet. The significance of the 634 pertains to the region. 634 in Japanese reads as “Musashi,” which is the historic name of the region of Tokyo. The Tokyo Skytree is also the world’s second tallest structure. However, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is purportedly the tallest building in the entire world. Below is a map of all the world’s tallest towers.

Top 10 Things to Do in Shibuya One of the most popular areas to go in Tokyo is Shibuya. This bustling city is replete with a variety of oishī restaurants, bars, pachinko slot machines, malls, statues, and so forth. In fact, this is the place where you can spend weeks having a great time both during the daytime and time as well. Having been to over 30 places in Shibuya, in this article, I will explain the top 10 things to do in Shibuya. You can find my YouTube video below. So

Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!!! Odaiba is located on a beautiful artificial island in the city of Tokyo. Odaiba is known for its shopping areas, rainbow bridge, statue of liberty, and many other landmarks. However, when people think of Odaiba, they are drawn immediately to the dazzling Gundam Robot. In this article, I introduce you to 41 things to do in Odaiba. These attractions inclu

Everywhere you travel, you find unique culture, unique places, and definitely unique food. When I first came to Japan, I fell in love with this beautiful country. The first week of eating Japanese foods, I was hooked. The number of amazing foods at Japanese grocery stores are endless. Some posts on this site may contain affiliate links. If you purchase or book something through these links, I earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). In this post, I will share with y

Touring Tokyo and a Journey through Japan-- these are two books I have written about my travels in Japan. Check these out!! The foods at 711 in Japan are surprisingly fresh and oishi or delicious. When I grew up in the United States, I was not very fond about shopping at convenient stores for two reasons. First, the customers were always rude and disrespectful. Second, the food was not fresh. When I moved to Japan, the smoke of my stereotype suddenly vanished. All of a sudde

I am the author of three books: Click for a treasure trove of rich travel advice. Touring Tokyo A Journey Through Japan Tokyo Treasures I constantly hear my friends telling me: “I want a Mavic Pro. It is cool, powerful, and exciting to fly.” I agree with my friends. These days as technology drastically increases, new and innovative are regularly being released on the market. The drone age has certainly revolutionized our way of thinking and the age has retrospectively push