2017 Japan

In 2017, my friends FunkyCat and Salmonella travel to the land of the rising sun. We spend two weeks in Japan exploring Tokyo, Okinawa, Miyazaki and Osaka.

Himeji Castle and Osaka

ByMinion-Chris November 22, 2017 0 Comments
Himeji Castle Because we weren't able to get to Himeji yesterday we set out early to go today and arrived at Himeji Castle by mid morning. Himeji castle is considered one of the biggest and best representations of Japanese Castle building. When you get off the train, its a short walk towards the castle, but you can see it right when you leave the station. As you get closer you start to realize...

Whisky, Monkeys, Bamboo and Home!

ByMinion-Chris November 27, 2017 1 Comment
Suntory Yamazaki Whisky Museum Our last full day in Japan would first see us visiting the Yamazaki Whisky Museum. We'd booked this earlier, but even by then the paid tour with tastings were already full. We hopped on the train and arrived at the distillery front gate/security office and were given passes to wear and directed to the museum building. We were able to walk through the museum and...

Wrapping up Japan

ByMinion-Chris December 1, 2017 1 Comment
It's time to wrap up my trip to Japan. Thanks for joining me on this adventure to the Land of the Rising Sun. I really enjoyed the time I spent in this diverse and unique country! If you want to read up on the whole trip you can do so here. Here are some of my thoughts after reflecting on the trip. My top 3 highlights: Highlight #1: Unexpected Lantern festival in Takanabe One of the things I love...