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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 →
Long Distance Walks in the World Got an itch to get out and go for a long walk? And by "long walk" I mean a really LONG walk. From centuries old routes to newly minted tracks there is no lack of places to wander on foot in this world. Many trails have been experiencing a... Continue Reading →
Kyoto's Golden Pavilion, close up - Photo is Public Domain: Brücke-Osteuropa, 2011 Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto 1, CC0 1.0 Glittering in the sun due to its gold leaf exterior is one of Kyoto's most recognizable and loved sites - The Golden Pavilion, commonly called Kinkaku-ji in Japanese (though its official name is Rokuon-ji - 鹿苑寺). Standing stately it... Continue Reading →
Art aficionados, you may want to add this place to your list. Set in the Seti Inland Sea, the small Naoshima Island of approximately 3,000 residents is filled with museums and outdoor modern art installations. A change of pace from Japan's city life, a small journey via train and boat to this unique island may... Continue Reading →
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 →
One of nature's stunning landmarks is Japan's Mount Fuji. Found west of Tokyo, it is easily seen from the city on a clear day. The country's tallest and grandest mountain stands majestically at 3776 m/12,389 ft. The beauty and symmetry of this dormant volcano has enraptured artists, poets and lovers of beauty for ages. It... Continue Reading →
Today is a combination of a where and a what: Japan and its snow monkeys (Japanese macaque). Although the snow monkeys are found in the wild in various areas of Japan there are some parks where they can be visited. Two such parks are Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama close to Kyoto and The Jigokudani Yaenkoen Park near... Continue Reading →
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