Kamakura, often called the “Kyoto of Eastern Japan,” offers a refreshing escape from Tokyo. Just an hour south of the capital, this coastal city serves as a living museum of Japan’s medieval history, having served as the political center of the country during the Kamakura Period. Visitors are drawn to its towering bronze Buddha and […]
Tokyo has so much to see and do. We were here for a week (the final international destination of our around the world trip in 2014 and 2015) and barely scratched the surface of this amazing place. We visited the main neighborhoods of Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, and Akihabara, as well as made it out of […]
While getting ready in the morning, I was greeted with Tyler’s typical question, “Mom, what are we doing today?” When I asked them if they wanted to feed deer in Nara, I got a half-hearted yes from both Tyler and Kara. When I asked if they wanted to see more temples, I got an emphatic […]