Turtles of Yakushima
Turtles being turtles, they only come ashore during the night; continuing our crazy streak we went out in a torrential downpour to watch them.
Read MoreTurtles being turtles, they only come ashore during the night; continuing our crazy streak we went out in a torrential downpour to watch them.
Read MoreEvents and happenings are aplenty, especially Tokyo Attractions. Below are some hints and tips about where to stay, urban camp, save money, and visit in and around Tokyo. Saving Money in Tokyo Finding food After 5 pm many grocery chains will discount all of the prepared food. This means cheaper sushi, noodles, and rice in…
Read MoreHimeji Castle was a wondrous place to sleep, explore, and learn about. We ventured about the grounds, bought breakfast from a friendly local vendor.
Read MoreKyoto was an amazing experience, but it was time to move on. Nara was close by and was famous for their native deer. On to Nara we rode!
Read MoreOn the top of the Kyoto list was Kiyomizudera Temple which provides a great view of the city, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine of Torii’s, and a bamboo grove.
Read MoreKyoto Pontocho Geisha dance and tea ceremony topped off the end of our sixth day Japan with our Hammocks set up behind a centrally located Shrine.
Read MoreKatahara was WAY out of the way, and didn’t have the fireflies or the hydrangea festival we had planned on attending, still too early in the season.
Read MoreI was concerned when I first heard about Urban Camping Japan. My mother and I had bought tickets for 7 weeks to Japan. At that point, the worst that could of happened would be for us to be stuck in Tokyo, then as time passed we raised more money and we could travel further afield….
Read MoreHakone had been mentioned by one of my colleague’s; with multitudes of transit forms taken, the lucky black eggs, and fabulous views.
Read MoreTrying to visit Tsukiji fish market, successfully visiting the Gundam on Odaiba, vantage of Shibuya crosswalk, and on to Yokohama rounded out day 3 in Japan
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