Nikko: Temples
Nikko is a small city located about 140 km from Tokyo. It is an easy day trip, and well worth it since it contains some of the most impressive temples… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2007
Tokyo: Akihabara
This is the place to go to find electronics (not to mention manga and anime.) It is packed with a wide range of retail establishments, ranging from seedy little shops… Read more »
Tokyo Shopping Districts: Ginza, Roppongi, Shibuya
The Ginza district is full of fancy upscale stores.
Tokyo: Sensouji Temple
Sensouji is the oldest and most famous Buddhist temple in Tokyo. Its origins date back to the year 628 when two guys were fishing in the Sumida River…
Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market
Tsukiji is the largest fish market in the world. It dates back to the Edo period and now processes about 20% of the world’s catch. Don’t read further if you… Read more »
Vacation Photos
I just got back from Japan, and now I have several hundred photos to sort thorough. This will take me several days at least. I am going to post the… Read more »