Asia
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Japan
The Land of the Rising Sun
WOW, the last time I was in Japan was in 1995. Yup, that’s a long long time ago. I was fortunate enough to have travelled to Japan 5 times all while I was still in High School. Each of my trips were for educational purchases, I attended school with the exception of my 5th trip where I was teaching English in a Kumon in Sendai. I was able to travel from Tokyo to the Northern Island of Hokkaido.
It’s a little thing called being respectful
Etiquette and respect are highly valued in Japan, and misbehaving tourists are increasingly causing frictions. In order not to annoy or offend the locals, foreign visitors should be familiar with at least the basic rules…
Matsushima Bay (松島) Pine Islands
Matsushima has been written about in poetry since ancient times. Its 260 small pine-covered islands arising from the pale blue sea leaves people at a loss for words.
Following Snow to Yokohama
Who did we follow to Yokohama you may ask? Well, we went to go see Snow, the Canadian reggae musician, rapper and singer. His 1992 single “Informer” spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. That’s right, the Canadian Vanilla Ice.
Overnight Trip to Nikko 日光
The protector of travellers and children, a series of nearly 100 small stone effigies of the Buddhist at Kanman-ga-Fuchi Abyss. Nikko is a truly diverse destination. Ornate shrines coexist with towering peaks, dramatic waterfalls, rejuvenating hot springs and sublime cuisine.
Day Trip to Kamakura (鎌倉)
What do you get when you cross an 80s inspired rockabilly pompadour with a rat tail in the front over the forehead? Japanese High School boys hairstyles in the 90s. It was the most rad thing ever.