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- Meeting Fuji-san Leaving Tokyo it was time for our first experience of Shinkansen, the Japanese high speed train. We were heading to Hakone, following the recommendations from Japanese people we'd met i Posted by Grantandhelena in Grant and Helena's world tour 2012 | Apr 7, 2012
- A very enjoyable culture shock Coming to Tokyo was a daunting prospect. We imagined heaving crowds, complete confusion and generally feeling very lost. In fact, we found to our surprise that Tokyo is a very pleasant bi Posted by Grantandhelena in Grant and Helena's world tour 2012 | Apr 6, 2012
- Henros Encounters Yanki Temple 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 We had a quick breakfast with Jack - burnt toast and honey. I also finally tried vegemite - very salty and thick texture. Afterwards Jack bike Posted by thewongway in The Wong Way To Travel: 四国88箇所 | Apr 4, 2012
- The Ship Visits Iwo JimaThe temperature is milder this morning but there is still a cold wind making it uncomfortable on the open deck. At about 0930 we passed the island of Kito-Iõ Shima on our port side. A significant chunk of Posted by greynomadm in 2012 Cherry Blossom cruise | Apr 3, 2012
- Heading for Home - South Toward Iwo JimaFailed to perform our usual routine this morning. Something to do with yesterday's activity I guess. Finally made it to breakfast just after 07:00. Filled in some time and made my way to the Princess Theatre for Lindsay's lecture Posted by greynomadm in 2012 Cherry Blossom cruise | Apr 2, 2012
- Yokohama & TokyoDuring the night the sea abated and was almost dead calm for our arrival in Yokohama, there was still a stiff breeze and the temperature wasn't much above 10ºC. We were well received with the fire-boat spraying a welcome Posted by greynomadm in 2012 Cherry Blossom cruise | Apr 1, 2012
- Rounding Cape ShionoThe weather has deteriorated overnight and the ship is quite lively. Temperature is about 18ºC but with a 50 knot wind and 25 foot high waves. As we sail on a NorthEast bearing the temperature continues to drop. Heater's Posted by greynomadm in 2012 Cherry Blossom cruise | Apr 1, 2012
- Blasting Disney Songs in The Rural NOTE: Since my sister is planning a lot of the trip, she will not have time to write on this blog. Thus, I will trip recorder and include her inputs about this trip! Temple 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 We repacked Posted by thewongway in The Wong Way To Travel: 四国88箇所 | Mar 31, 2012
- Osaka and NaraNot a spectacular start to the day as we sail into Osaka but that was truly compensated by the heartiest welcome yet. First there was the traditional fire-tug with six water canon shooting a spectacular fountain into the air. Posted by greynomadm in 2012 Cherry Blossom cruise | Mar 30, 2012
- Feelin' Like a Hobo... I Mean Henro Temples 62, 63, 65 (attempt) First day of actually biking from Matsuyama to Shikokuchuo to temple 65 (Sankakuji). We started out trip early at 6:30, biking through the national road 11 to all the temples. We passed by various cities, Posted by thewongway in The Wong Way To Travel: 四国88箇所 | Mar 29, 2012
- From the East China Sea to the PacificThis morning we sailed through the Osumi Strait and passed Cape Saka the Souther-most point of Kyushu Island. The sunrise was not spectacular as the sea mist or fog blurs the horizon between the sea and the sky and Posted by greynomadm in 2012 Cherry Blossom cruise | Mar 29, 2012
- The Day in NagasakiThe harbour is surrounded by steep hills and much of the waterfront is clogged with ships, cranes and other nautical endeavours. There were few if any parks or residences. The Cruise Ship Terminal was close to the edge Posted by greynomadm in 2012 Cherry Blossom cruise | Mar 28, 2012
- The End is the Beginning is The EndWe finished our visit to northern Thailand in Pai, after our detour up to Soppong. It was a bittersweet few days, knowing we had only to retrace our steps back to Bangkok and then head on to Tokyo before Posted by jeremyandannie in Last Night in Bangkok | Mar 27, 2012
- Pilgrims Move to Matsuyama Meagan 3/24 (Sat) Despite the night bus from Tokyo being late, we arrived in Matsuyama safely. It’s been 6 years since I’ve been to this city where I spent a year as a hi Posted by thewongway in The Wong Way To Travel: 四国88箇所 | Mar 26, 2012
- Japan Welcomes Us! (First Stop - Tokyo) 3/22-23 Meagan's Post (Shinjuku (Kabuki St/red light area), Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya (purikura/arcade , Shiba statue, maid cafe), Akihabara (electronics), Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station) Being hosting us at his apartment Posted by thewongway in The Wong Way To Travel: 四国88箇所 | Mar 26, 2012
- Things I've Learned So Far In Japan( ﾟ▽ﾟ)/ｺﾝﾊﾞﾝﾊ Staying in Japan for the past three days, I have noticed a couple interesting things. The things I learned in Tokyo １ There is a different ringtones for each subway station ２ There are vending machines in Tokyo that Posted by thewongway in The Wong Way To Travel: 四国88箇所 | Mar 24, 2012
- WHC List #0775 - Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)The UNESCO World Heritage List includes several hundred properties with outstanding universal value. They are all part of the world’s cultural and natural heritage. Country: Japan Date of Inscription: 1987 Category: Cultural site [b]UNESCO' Posted by Sandalsand in Sandalsand | Jan 2, 1985
- JapanKonnichi wa! My last stop is Japan! While I was in Japan, I ate lots of rice, ramen and seafood. Ramen is very popular and comes in 4 flavors, salt, soy sauce, miso and Tonkotsu. A nice man Posted by LangArts in Language Arts Travel | Mar 21, 2012
- WHC List #0688 - Historic Monuments of Ancient KyotoThe UNESCO World Heritage List includes several hundred properties with outstanding universal value. They are all part of the world’s cultural and natural heritage. Official title: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) Posted by Sandalsand in Sandalsand | Jan 2, 1985
- Day One - Tokyo About four months before we departed on our journey to Japan, we had to go to the Canadian Passport Office to renew our passports. One of the things that Japan requires is that our passports are Posted by saitjapan in Konichiwa Japan! | Mar 1, 2012
- Japan, Bloody Expensive...Cost of Japan The pound isnt as strong as it used to be, and as long as the treasury are printing money then its not likely to get any better soon. If you want to have a cheap get away Posted by beatski in incidentals | Jan 30, 2012
- Japanese ToiletsJapanese Toilets One thing that I have realised is that I seem to have a fascination with toilets and the different types of clap traps that I have seen throughout my journey. So far there has to be only one Posted by beatski in incidentals | Jan 30, 2012
- Go Onsen...24th November 2011 - Japanese Onsen It is late in the afternoon on the 24th November and Vicky and I have had a day in Kyoto seeing all of the western part of the city, where there are shed loads of Posted by beatski in incidentals | Jan 30, 2012
- Cold Day in TokyoI am up early and super Amy has been working it again and has got our skiing leg of the trip organised to the detail. Amy works for Myoko Kogen tourism and is an absolute wealth of knowledge and Posted by lostagain in A big trip | Jun 27, 2012
- Tour of the Imperial Palace grounds, TokyoAfter a good breakfast to fuel us through the morning we head down to the palace – well as best I can as something has not agreed with me and wants to be out as soon as possible. No major Posted by lostagain in A big trip | Jun 27, 2012
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