Category Archives: Destination

Snapshot Japan: Snowy Sapporo

Snapshot Japan: Snowy Sapporo, a photo by nina_theevilone on Flickr. I left Tokyo early yesterday morning to embark on what became a 12-hour journey to Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. Just as I was getting used to the cool climes … Continue reading

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Snapshot Japan: Nekobukuro

Snapshot Japan: Nekobukuro, a photo by nina_theevilone on Flickr. Everyone has their must-do list in any place they visit. Those who have seen the movie would probably want to head to the Hachiko statue in Shibuya, while those into Japanese … Continue reading

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Snapshot Japan: Oh Tokyo!

Snapshot Japan: Oh Tokyo!, a photo by nina_theevilone on Flickr. We arrive in Tokyo today via the shinkansen (bullet train). Getting off at Tokyo Station, I immediately get a feel of just how fast everybody (and I guess everything) move … Continue reading

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Snapshot Japan: Enchanting Kyoto

Snapshot Japan: Enchanting Kyoto, a photo by nina_theevilone on Flickr. Kyoto, Japan’s old capital, is a Unesco World Heritage city. All the guidebooks and travelers recommend stopping by the city when they’re in Japan. Just three hours out of Tokyo … Continue reading

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Snapshot Japan: Just keep walking

Snapshot Japan: Just keep walking, a photo by nina_theevilone on Flickr. Like many fans of Japanese manga, anime, and dramas, Japan ranks high in my dream destination list. Plans have been made a couple of times, but things have a … Continue reading

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