Kanazawa has lots to offer with a mix of modern and decades of history dotted around the city. To really appreciate the Kanazawa of today and days gone by you need more than a single day. However if like many travellers you only stay over for the night, three must see places are the Kenrokuen […]
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Hiroshima, a City Rebuilt After the Atomic Bomb
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 […]
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 […]