An interactive Google Map that details the places the JWs have taken their Canadian visitors so far, plus places they’re planning to go before the end. Zoom in for street view to see it all for yourself! Continue reading »
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The Winter Break Whirlwind
First, the JWs test the limits of their Japanese apartment by cramming everyone in for the holidays. Then, they test the limits of their travel endurance as they venture forth around Japan with their Canadian guests. Continue reading »
Golden Week Road Trip, part two: To Hiroshima for Okonomiyaki!
After a day of exploring the sights of Iwakuni, we met up with our friend and headed to Hiroshima for some Okonomiyaki. We took a stroll through Peace Memorial Park to see the A-bomb dome, lit up at night, en route. Continue reading »
Japan in 8-bit: Location challenge answers!
Last week I set up a challenge to guess the locations, as portrayed by Google’s April Fools’ Day “Quest” street view. I hope you enjoyed it! Here are the answers.
Top 5 Japan Adventures: Past and Future
From ninja exploits to near death experiences, these are my top five Japan adventures so far, and the top five I hope to have in the near future! Continue reading »
The parental visitation, part four: Hiroshima & Miyajima – what the history books didn’t teach
Of all the places we visited with my parents-in-law, Hiroshima was probably my favourite experience. Not in a happy theme park sort of way, but more in an important cultural, social, political and historical awareness sort of way. This was complemented by the beauty of Hiroshima City and its neighbouring Miyajima, the awesomeness of some … Continue reading »
