Destination: Japan

Rain

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [587] | Comments [1]

After a late breakfast we decided the take the metro to Ueno, the biggest park in Tokyo.  Like Phoenix Park, Ueno is the home of the city's zoo.  This was our first port of call.  Half way during our visit it started to lash rain.  Instead of going back ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Hiroshima - Japan

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Himeji-Jo - Japan

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

I think i`m turning Japanese...

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [1936]

Konichiwa everyone from Japan! Since arriving in Japan we have both been very good and learnt a bit of the lingo, so much so that i'm sure James' eyes are beginning to slant ever so slightly!! Ok, so we're not bilingual, but by learning a word a ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

And on the seventh day...

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [628] | Comments [1]

Today was a chill out day - one week exactly from the wedding we decided to do no more than wander through Tokyo. The heat, however, meant that this wander was anything but chilling. We got to see the Imperial Palace (grounds) and the Japanese Parliament ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Mount Fuji

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [525] | Comments [1]

Today saw us visit Mount Fuji, Japan's most significant physical landmark, located about an hour to the south of Tokyo. Travelling by bus, with a slection of international tourists and locals brave enough to take a day off work, we climbed about half ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Japan my adventure

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 | By isratheexplorer | Photo Gallery

Gone Shopping

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [743] | Comments [5]

We started the day with breakfast, Ciaran ate in Subway, and Ruth had a croissant and hot chocolate in a french cafe.  Then we hit the shops.  We headed straight for Ginza, the Japanese equivalent to Park Avenue.  The shops are amazing with similar prices ... Read more >

Tags: Shopping

Gallery: Kyoto - Japan

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

First Day in Japan

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [524]

We touched the ground in Narita Airport, Tokyo, yesterday morning around 9:30, before getting a bus and taxi to the hotel. Our hotel, it seems, is in the middle of the business district in Tokyo, which it must be said is incredibly clean and quiet. Feels ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Nara - Japan

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Osaka - Japan

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

Dining with the stars

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1276]

I am quite lucky to know a guy called Mike. Having lived in Japan for 15 years, he is my first port of call for any problem I might have. For example, only yesterday he gave me the proper document I need for transferring all my visas into my new ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Gallery: Yokohama

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 | By rjallen | Photo Gallery

A recommended day in Yokohama

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 | By rjallen | Views [733] | Comments [2]

With the day to spend in Yokohama, we headed down to sleepy Kannai station to meet up with Mayo, a college friend of Mizuki's.  A beautiful day, 85 or so and sunny; Mayo, a Yokohama native, suggested we go down to Osanbashi Pier. On the way from Kannai ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation