Solitude in Hokkaido
June 20, 2007
I can find solitude in Japan just as easily as in the States, perhaps even more so because of all those mountains.
Himeji's Other Star - Koko-en Garden
May 31, 2007
Koko-en Garden Himeji, long famous for its 400-year-old castle, is experiencing a renaissance.
The Tallest Buddha in the World
May 29, 2007
The Ushiku Daibutsu is not easy to reach, requiring a train ride from Ueno to Ushiku Station and then a bus.
Izumo, Land of the Gods
May 22, 2007
Izumo, my home in Japan for two years when I lived and worked there on the JET Programme, is about as far off the beaten track as you can get.
In Transit in Narita
May 15, 2007
Narita Temple Narita is well tuned to its role as a transit town and serves the needs of transiting passengers by offering a myriad of trouble-free transportation options.
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