Fukuoka, Hiroshima, and Miyajima delivered a seamless blend of culture, cuisine, and unforgettable moments. In Fukuoka, we lucked into tickets for a sumo championship (an electric atmosphere made even more memorable by meeting some of the wrestlers), and visited Nanzoin Temple to stand before the world’s largest bronze reclining Buddha, an awe-inspiring figure tucked into…Continue reading Japan – Fukuoka & Hiroshima & Miyajima
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Japan – Kyoto
Four action-packed days in Kyoto felt like a deep dive into the city’s timeless rhythm, where every moment balanced beauty and tradition. Our first evening began beneath the glowing lanterns of Yasaka Shrine, surprisingly crowd free. The next morning, we got up early to hike through the endless tunnel of vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari…Continue reading Japan – Kyoto
Japan – Tokyo & Mt Fuji & Kamakura & Nikkō
Japan offers an incredible mix of energy, culture, and natural beauty. Our first week was based out of Tokyo where we not only explored the city but did a couple of day trips. The capital city of Tokyo dazzled with its electric neighborhoods, world-class food, and seamless blend of tradition and modernity. Just beyond the…Continue reading Japan – Tokyo & Mt Fuji & Kamakura & Nikkō