On my second day in Hiroshima, I woke up early to a day that promised what I hadn't seen much of since landing in Japan - sunshine. And I couldn't have asked for better timing - this was the day I was going to Miyajima, to see with my own eyes the majestic floating Torii … Continue reading Miyajima – a day trip to a sacred island
Leaving Tokyo was difficult. I couldn't believe my time there was already over, and I barely scratched the surface. But I was looking forward to my next destination - even more, I was excited for the journey. I was going to Hiroshima on the famous Shinkansen, known as bullet trains, covering over 800 km in … Continue reading Exploring the City of Peace: Hiroshima, Japan
After visiting Gotokuji and learning a little more about the origins of Sumo at Setagaya's residential Shinto shrine, I was in need of some nourishment. A sugary one. And I had my sights set on Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory. As a fan of Ghibli movies, it was hard for me make the decision to skip … Continue reading An hectic Tokyo day – Ghibli treats, cool Shimokitazawa, Japanese Gardens & Shinjuko
Cats, cats, cats. My love for any feline is something that came to define me, and I even tend to be a self-described “aspiring cat lady”. A part of me wants to fight the stigma of the spinster surrounded by cats, the sad and often bitter woman, another part of me truly loves cats and … Continue reading Visiting the Lucky Cat Temple & a quick lesson on sumo wrestling
Tokyo. I was finally there. Landed on a rainy Saturday evening, after just over 20 hours of travelling. Was I exhausted? Yes. But oh boy, was I excited? Unbelievably so. My hotel was in Nippori – Almont Hotel, which I highly recommend. Nippori – known as the fabric district of Tokyo - is a quiet … Continue reading Tokyo, finally. My first day in the capital of Japan
The Winged Bone 