Kyoto, Japan is mainly known for its long history (founded in 794) and is full of palaces, temples, and old markets. We spent several days exploring these sites, but...
The Very Busy Streets of Tokyo, Japan
The picture above was taken from the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which offers 2 free observatories. The view is impressive, with the city stretching as...
Take Me Out to the (Yomiuri Giants) Ballgame
Despite being well-known as “America’s Pastime,” the sport of baseball is immensely popular throughout Japan as well. Baseball was introduced to the country during the Meiji Restoration when the...
Day 1 in the World’s Largest City
Asakusa – Tokyo, Japan There is just so much to do in Tokyo, it can be overwhelming. The world’s largest city (pop. 37.5 million) is also incredibly safe (people...
