An archipelago of 113 islands, Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. Historically the region was known as the Ryukyu Kingdom and had ties to China and later to Japan. This history has given Okinawa its own distinct culture and language and is the where karate has its roots. When the Ryukyu Kingdom was annexed... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Japan
Japan is a country that is on my bucket list and I hope to visit it in the near future. There is much to see in this small yet historic country. Where to start? Let's go with Kyoto. The former imperial capital of Japan, Kyoto is city of 1.5 million that is recognized for its beauty... Continue Reading →
Sunday’s Special Spot – TOKYO
KONICHIWA!!Today we will be visiting Tokyo, the capital of Japan, the centre of Greater Tokyo Area and the world's largest metropolitan area. As far as big cities go, Tokyo impresses upon me as a world-class centre that is both modern yet filled with history and culture along with many springtime cherry blossoms. Night view of city... Continue Reading →