Today we had a more relaxing day catching up on some work then some retail therapy. Day 29 – April 1st, 2014. The alarm wakes us this morning as Moni has a client call. While she is on the call I zip out and do the bag of washing. The launderette is only 40 foot […]
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If you ever get the chance to visit the city of Hiroshima then go without hesitation. It would be hard for anyone to visit this young city and not have some sort of emotion involved. A moving visit to Hiroshima with the sights of the A-bomb dome at the Peace memorial park, Hiroshima castle and […]
Miyajima Island with Mt Misen and The Itsukushima Shrine
A wonderful day trip to Miyajima Island and the Iconic Torii gate and Itsukushima shrine that draws people from far away. Day 26 – March 29th, 2014. Up early with the alarm to go visit Miyajima Island. We are out of the house in good time even though we both had restless nights. It’s a […]
Osaka Castle by Day and Dotonbori by Night
An awesome visit to Osaka Castle by day, followed by the evening spent eating and drinking in the Dotonbori area of Osaka. Unfortunately I was having a rough day yesterday with no energy to do anything so I spent the day in bed and hence not much of a post. Day 25 – March 28th, […]
Cherry Blossoms at Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu
Today we took the Shinkansen to Kyushu and visited Kumamoto castle with the cherry blossom in full bloom. Then we explored Hakata before heading back home. Day 23 – March 26th, 2014. After spending yet another two days at home in our apartment trying to shake the cold, and only venturing out for food, I’m […]
Washing at a Local Launderette in Japan
After a busy day yesterday we are both tired. Moni is not getting much better and needs to rest so we stay home again today. I venture out but only for some food and to do the washing at our local launderette. Another great thing about this AirBnB apartment is that it’s very close to […]
Walking Through The Higashiyama District During Hanatouro
Today we went to Kyoto, where we walked through the Higashiyama district During Hanatouro especially to see the Kiyomizu (Kiyomizudera) Temple and the Higashiyama Hanatouro illuminations. Day 20 – March 23rd, 2014. After two days at home fighting a tough battle with the cold/flu, spending all day in bed, Moni is feeling a bit better. […]
What to Expect at a Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka
If you’re like us and you want to watch a live Sumo event in Japan then you need to know what to expect at a Grand Sumo Tournament. Sumo tournament day 12 in Osaka Bodymaker Colosseum. Day 17 – March 20th, 2014. “Sumo day…Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka” It is pouring with rain today and […]
Our AirBnB Apartment In Sembayashi-Omiya
This is going to be our home while staying in Japan. This AirBnB apartment in Sembayashi-Omiya, a town within Osaka. Our first AirBnB stay of this Odyssey We arrived on time which was between 1 & 2 pm and Roman was there waiting for us as he promised. He was very pleased to see that we had […]
Getting From Yokohama To Osaka
Today is the day we will have our first ever journey in one of the famous Shinkansen trains as we make our way from Yokohama to Osaka. Day 16 – March 19th, 2014. Yokohama to Osaka Yokohama to Sembayashi-Omiya Up at 6.30am before the alarm and packed up ready to check out… We had […]