Tag Archives: Tokyo
3 Weeks in Japan Recap Posted by sasha on Jun 7, 2017
Japan is a fascinating country to explore with a lot to offer visitors. With a few weeks in the Land of the Rising Sun, you can explore its bustling cities, visit stunning natural areas, soak in hot springs, take in a sumo match, eat all the sushi you can handle, and so much more. Here’s a…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Tokyo Posted by sasha on Mar 27, 2017
Tokyo is a fascinating city. It’s not only the Japanese capital, but the largest metropolitan area in the world. As it’s made up of 23 wards that are all unique, it’s basically a collection of cities. On a short visit to Tokyo, you can check out a few of them and have a totally different…
Exploring Tokyo Posted by sasha on Mar 15, 2017
The capital of Japan, Tokyo is not only a massive, sprawling city, but it’s also the largest metropolitan area in the world. It’s officially known as Tokyo Metropolis (東京都 – Tōkyōto), which came to be in 1943 when the prefecture merged with the city. What used to be considered the city of Tokyo remains in…
Hajimemashite, Japan (Wrap-Up) Posted by sasha on Dec 11, 2012
It’s been my pleasure to share my stories, pictures, and videos from my two trips to Japan with the readers of this blog over the past few months. Unfortunately, I’m fresh out of all of the above. Seeing as how I haven’t seen much of the Land of the Rising Sun beyond the capital city…
Tsukiji Fish Market and Sushi Posted by sasha on Nov 30, 2012
When you think of Japan, surely one of the first things that comes to mind is a plate full of sushi (寿司). While your hipster roommate who eats California rolls every weekend may think he’s a resident expert on sushi, there’s actually quite a long history and many traditions associated with it. Although Japan is…
A Busy Day in Tokyo Posted by sasha on Nov 21, 2012
Tokyo is a fascinating place, as it is basically 23 different cities in one. Go on a whirlwind tour of this massive metropolis in this fun video, which takes you from the world’s biggest fish market, to the old Imperial Palace, to an anime wonderland, and finally to the busiest intersection on the face of…
Temple Hopping in Tokyo (Video) Posted by sasha on Jul 30, 2012
Tokyo is known around the world as a bustling metropolis, full of skyscrapers, neon lights, and millions upon millions of people. The Japanese capital also has quite a few peaceful temples and shrines, where one can escape the madness of the busy streets. Take a short tour through two of these – the Senso-Ji Buddhist…