Nikko: Toshogu Shrine
Before he died Ieyasu Tokugawa, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, requested that a simple shrine be built for him so that he could serve as a guardian kami for… Read more »
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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 »
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 »
Black Ships Festival
My daughter and I just got back from the Black Ships Festival in Newport, Rhode Island, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of Japan by Commodore Perry’s “black ships.”… Read more »