Zojoji, Tokugawa Shogun’s family temple at TokyoHamamatsucho Station A short walk from the Hamamatsucho Station on the JR Train we came to the Zojoji Temple, dedicated as the Tokugawa Shogun’s family temple. The temple is situated below the famous Tokyo Tower, and highlights the Japanese balance between the past and the present. As we walked towards […]
Tsukiji Fish Market
5:30am at the world famous Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan. The market is full of workers delivering fish from incoming fisherman to outgoing vendors. It is an extremely fast-paced environment that is not built around tourism, but rather built for extreme efficiency. These workers are operating at such a pace that it makes me […]
Day 2 in Japan: Asakusa, Tokyo
On our first stop for the day, after getting some coffee and a bite to eat, was to head to Asakusa district in Tokyo. It was a short walk to the Hamamatsucho station and a short train on the JR Yamanote Line to Tokyo Station where we transferred to the Ginza Subway Line for Asakusa Once there, […]
Riding the Trains in Tokyo
Riding the trains in Tokyo is a real unique experience. The JR Line Rail Pass, once purchased, allows free access to many parts of Japan through a complex network of trains and train stations. Many signs are in English, and some of the announcements for upcoming stops are in English as well. However, not […]
First Day: Arriving in Tokyo
After an 11 hour flight, we finally touched down in Tokyo, at the Narita Airport. We travelled by train to Ginza (still part of Tokyo). Went to a beautiful hotel, marble everywhere, polite staff. We were in the wrong hotel. Same company, totally different part of town. Well, that was a let down. After settling […]