Destination: Kyoto, Japan (Part 1)

The following morning after our visit to the Miho Museum, we boarded our coach to head back toward Kyoto. However, we weren't visiting the city proper just yet—rather, we would be visiting the natural surroundings in the parks and forests, situated on the outskirts, away from the hustle and bustle of the city itself. Our … Continue reading Destination: Kyoto, Japan (Part 1)

Destination: Shinkansen Bullet Train & Miho Museum, Japan

Halfway between our time in Tokyo and Kyoto, my family and I spent a day with the tour taking the Shinkansen bullet train over and making a stop at the Miho Museum in the afternoon. Compared with the other long days we had in the city, that day was slower-paced, for it served merely as … Continue reading Destination: Shinkansen Bullet Train & Miho Museum, Japan

Destination: Narita, Kamakura, & Atami, Japan

Around this time last year, I went with my family to Japan for the first time. We spent eight days touring the island of Honshu, visiting a mixture of big cities and small towns, all the while eating good Japanese food to our heart's content. Considering that this summer is just around the corner, I … Continue reading Destination: Narita, Kamakura, & Atami, Japan