Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan
Having traveled to Japan many times, friends often ask about your most memorable experience. Mine was World Heritage listed Koyasan, … Continue reading Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan
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Onomichi – Historical Japanese harbourside town and cycling mecca
Onomichi marks the beginning or end of the Shimanami Kaido, a slick cycling route which crosses several islands across an … Continue reading Onomichi – Historical Japanese harbourside town and cycling mecca
Secrets in Suburban Tokyo – Part 2: Intimate homes of authors and painters in Shinjuku
If you love the architecture of traditional Japanese homes, the former home and studio of Hayashi Fumiko is a must-do … Continue reading Secrets in Suburban Tokyo – Part 2: Intimate homes of authors and painters in Shinjuku
Tsuwano – Little Kyoto in solitude
Tsuwano embodies many aspects of Japanese heritage and history without the huge crowds of other famous cities. The diversity of … Continue reading Tsuwano – Little Kyoto in solitude
A new trail from Shanghai to a salt lake called Sea Lake
Recent happenings in the small sleepy town of Sea Lake (population 600) are a snapshot of global forces that are … Continue reading A new trail from Shanghai to a salt lake called Sea Lake
Solitude on the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu
We experienced a walk on the Great Wall in solitude – it was a truly remarkable uplifting experience. Continue reading Solitude on the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu
