Osaka, The Nation’s Kitchen
Osaka is Japan’s second largest metropolitan area and among the largest in the world with 19 million inhabitants. The popular expression it is the “nation’s kitchen” (天下の台所, tenka no daidokoro) might […]
Category Archives: Asia
A Day at Storm Mountain
Arashiyama (嵐山 or Storm Mountain) is a nationally designated Japanese Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty. The district, including Mount Arashi which forms part of its backdrop, is a very popular […]
Farewell 2017. Hello 2018!
It’s almost 2018 – really? With a few hours left of 2017, it’s time for many to reflect on everything that’s happened during the year, good and bad, happy and […]
Miyajima: A Visit to Shrine Island
While the Itsukushima Shrine is the main tourist draw to the “Shrine Island” Miyajima, there are lots of other attractions that make Itsukushima a popular destination. As a commuter ferry […]
Itsukushima Shrine and The Great Torii
Just 45 minutes by streetcar from Hiroshima city, and a short ferry ride across Hiroshima Bay, lies one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Japan – Itsukushima […]
Zoom-Zoom: The Mazda Museum
Hiroshima is known for its atomic past, but did you know that it is also the birthplace of Mazda, the automobile giant? Founded in 1920, Mazda Motor Corporation produces over […]
Hiroshima, the City of Peace
The city of Hiroshima will forever be associated with the dawn of the atomic age. Today, this urban centre is a vibrant, modern metropolis and it is hard to imagine […]
The Ngong Ping 360 Rescue Trail
Besides its beautiful natural setting, a primary attraction of Lantau Island is the Tian Tan Buddha at Ngong Ping, affectionately known as the Big Buddha. This Hong Kong landmark is […]
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