August 28, 2016

Japan Itinerary: Experiencing the Countryside

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For our first three days, we've had quite enough of Japan's modernity and historical sites. On our fourth day, it was time to experience Japan's idyllic countrysid...
July 31, 2016

Japan Itinerary: A Short Visit to Tokyo Disney Sea

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We were in a bit of a 'Disney Dilemma' while planning our itinerary: Tokyo Disneyland or Disney Sea? But upon learning that Tokyo Disney Sea is the only Disney Sea in the world, it became a clear choic...
May 29, 2016

Japan Itinerary: Our Tokyo Skytree Experience

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If you are fond of cityscapes and spectacular city views enjoyed from hundreds of meters aboveground and you know that chances of you returning to Japan is slim, you should include Tokyo Skytree in your itinerary and make it one of your priorities, given that it's a one-of-a-kind experience.&nbs...
May 27, 2016

Japan Itinerary: Stopover at Ueno

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Ueno is the most visited park in Tokyo, especially during Spring when it draws thousands of people for the much-awaited Sakura Seaso...
April 13, 2016

Japan Itinerary: Exploring Asakusa

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Asakusa is one of Tokyo's districts where traces of Old Japan is very much alive. The district can be easily toured by riding a rickshaw (shown in the photo above), a light vehicle pulled by a person. This mode of transporation originated in Japan and is their local version of the kalesa. The cost...
April 03, 2016

Japan Itinerary: Early Morning in Tokyo

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A trip to Japan is a trip to an architectural/engineering and cultural haven. The country preserves its cultural heritage as much as it builds its modern environment. And it does both ambitiously- from rebuilding damaged heritage sites based on the original appearance and materials to constructing...
March 27, 2016

Japan Vacation: From Visa Application to Day 1

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Visa Application They say that nothing compares to the excitement one feels about an upcoming vacation: Sometimes the level of excitement during the wait is even greater than the excitement during the actual vacation itself.  For us, the excitement began escalating quickly...
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