Climbing Tokyo’s Skytree
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Standing at over 2,000 feet, the Tokyo Skytree is the tallest building in Japan and the second tallest in the world. I head to the top for unparalleled views of this city at sunset. Continue reading
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Busiest Intersection in the World
Hundreds of pedestrians cross this intersection every time the traffic lights change in the heart of Shibuya, Tokyo. Continue reading
One Wild Night in Tokyo
If you consider a late-night rooftop picnic and sunrise fish market wild. Just go with me on this one. Continue reading
Eating Kobe Beef in Kobe
Vegetarians beware: meat ahead. I order some of the world’s best beef in Kobe, Japan. Continue reading
Food Tasting at Nishiki Market
Fresh sushi on a stick? Don’t mind if I do! I sample treats (and avoid a few gross items… like fish eyes) while exploring Nishiki Market in Kyoto. Continue reading
The Playful Deer of Nara
Deer wander the streets of Nara like stray puppies — I’ve never seen anything like it. And Nara is home to some of the prettiest temples in Japan. Continue reading
The Many Faces of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji
Hundreds of statues with the most curious faces line this shrine in Arashiyama — a village of stone, moss-covered men and women. Continue reading
The Temples of Arashiyama
There are an exhausting number of temples in Arashiyama and I do my best to see the highlights. Tenryu-ji is the clear favorite. Continue reading
Japan’s Enchanting Bamboo Forest
Arashiyama is a day trip from Kyoto, and it’s my single favorite place in all of Japan. This bamboo forest is a big reason why. Continue reading
The Golden Temple in Kyoto
There are dozens of temples and shrines in Kyoto. Here are a few of my favorites, including the highlight of them all — the Golden Temple, photographed at sunset. Continue reading