Buddha is where?
“I think it’s over there.” Our taxi driver said as he took both hands off the wheel and turned his entire torso to the...
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In Japan details are everything. The sakura, or cherry blossom, motif can be found in several incarnations of art and in everyday life,...
Read MoreOyamazumi Shrine, Omishima, Japan
With great care and measured grace, a Shinto priest sweeps the grounds of Oyamazumi Shrine in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea town of Omishima....
Read MoreShisa, Okinawa, Japan
A traditional Okinawan guardian, the Shisa, stands watch over a boutique shop in the Tsuboya district with its mouth open to scare away...
Read MoreShisa shopping in Okinawa, Japan
Unlike most travelers, I don’t often purchase souvenirs when vising a new destination. If I didn’t control myself, my home would soon be...
Read MoreTaipei serves up western fare
Taiwanese are proud of their food. Though I love the dining options we’ve got here, there comes a point when you get sick of...
Read MoreTokyo Rainbow Pride 2013 dazzles Japan
The whole of Asia is facing a rainbow revolution. Gay communities that have always been underground in many of the most conservative...
Read MoreShikoku – Japan’s undiscovered natural gem
Explorers looking for an “off the beaten path” experience in Japan need look no further: we have the ideal itinerary featuring...
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