Tokyo – Yasukuni Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine is the most controversial shrine in all of Japan. It was prominently in the news … Continue reading
Tag Archives: China
Food in Taipei
When visiting Taipei, one must always think about food. In fact when visiting any region, food is … Continue reading
Danshui, Taiwan
Danshui is a small resort town north of central Taipei. It’s roughly 40 minutes north by train … Continue reading
Taipei
In June 2011, I embarked on what has become an annual adventure. Every year, I head out … Continue reading
Tofu
Tofu can easily be considered one of Japan’s national foods. While tofu isn’t originally from Japan, it … Continue reading
Shinkansen – North Routes
Heading north, rather than south, provides a very different experience using the Shinkansen. Unlike the Tokaido/Sanyo/Kyushu Shinkansen, … Continue reading
Takamatsu
Takamatsu is considered to be the largest city in Shikoku, at least for its city core. It … Continue reading
Matsuyama
Matsuyama is a city located on the western side of Shikoku. It is, by some standards, considered … Continue reading
Hong Kong
On January 23, 2008, I left Tokyo for a trip to Hong Kong. It was my first … Continue reading
