Hiroshima Memorial, Genbaku Dome and Hiroshima Castle were my agenda for the day, my last full day in Japan before […]

Himeji Castle – majestic stunning castle
Like so many of the places I found in Japan, Himeji Castle was found by chance. Frankly, I could have […]

Kyoto, Gion, Geisha anecdotes
I’m including Kyoto, Gion, Geisha and other “forgotten” bits and pieces in this blog post. It is going to be […]

Tokyo, Akihabara – Travelling throws up challenges – Part2
Tokyo and the most expensive night I’ve ever paid at a hotel As I alluded to in Part 1 about […]

Tokyo, Cherry Blossom, Edo Castle – got off to a slow start – Part 1
My journey to Tokyo My time in Tokyo was limited, because I only had 10.5 days in Japan; self-imposed as […]