Tranquility and nature are not typically synonymous with the Tokyo Metropolitan area, often described as a concrete jungle.. However, this is not entirely the case. Nestled within the sea of hustle and bustle, buildings and neon lights are various spots of natural beauty and almost mountain-like retreats. Shakujii Koen is one such place, and what […]
My First Shrine Visit
It is my hope that through more visits, I may gain a greater understanding and connection of and to my spiritual being.
The Konbini – Japanese Convenience Store
The Oxford English Dictionary defines the noun “Convenience” as having the quality of facilitating personal ease or comfort, or of saving trouble or effort of a person or group. The Konbini is a perfect real life application of that very definition.
Public Transport in Tokyo
I think it is fair to say that the Tokyo metropolitan area has arguably one of the most efficient public transportation systems on the planet.
My First Meal in Japan
After a long flight, the first thing I needed was a shower and some rest. I had anticipated this, and booked ahead a room at the Villa Fontaine Premier hotel at Tokyo Haneda Airport.
The Flight – London to Tokyo
Possibly the most iconic natural feature of Japan is Mount Fuji.
London Heathrow Airport
As British airports go, London Heathrow is the largest and busiest.
The Journey Starts Here
Waking up in the middle of the night to make my way to the airport, it would be a lie to say I was without nerves.