Monthly Archives: August 2015

I was surprised to see how long the train would take from Nagoya to Takayama in Gifu prefecture.  It wasn’t a great distance, unlike Tokyo to Osaka.  But as we started to pull away from Nagoya station and got closer … Continue reading →

Crowded, fun, loud, all of these words fit Osaka.  It has all the hustle and bustle of Tokyo with a little more spunk.  Osaka even has its own dialect, but I couldn’t tell you what makes the dialect different from … Continue reading →

I had the brilliant idea of going to Miyajima during the hottest time of the day.  The main attraction is outside with very little shade, but I came prepared with lots of water and sunscreen. Miyajima is an island located … Continue reading →

I hope you are not reading this post on an empty stomach. Japanese food might be my favorite food of all time, if pizza didn’t already exist.  I’ve only been to Japan twice but I’ve never tried anything I didn’t … Continue reading →

It’s famous for all things lemon flavored, cycling, and temples by the sea and it’s ridiculously charming. Onomichi is a town in Hiroshima prefecture.  When I tried to find a hostel in Hiroshima city, they were all booked.  A quick … Continue reading →

It’s been five years since my first trip to Japan.  The last time I came I was 16 and I lived with a Japanese family for a month.  That trip was more life solidifying than life changing.  I had always … Continue reading →