In the heart of Tokyo lives the ancient Buddha temple 浅草寺(Senso-ji). The temple was constructed in 645 making it the oldest temple in Tokyo. It is dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu, a Buddhist goddess of mercy. When arriving, we entered through the Kaminarimon Gate (Thunder gate). On the other side of this marvelous gate lies a … More Senso-ji Temple
A spontaneous trip to the local civic centre viewing deck, turned into a night of serendipitous moments as small decisions led us to wonderful surprises in this ever-astonishing city of ours. After hearing from a friend that in fact the local city hall, not only housed the line-ridden resident registration office, but also a viewing … More A Serendipitous Night in Tokyo
Anyone you know who has been to Japan probably talks about Kamakura. Home of the Giant Buddha, shrines, temples, Enoshima and nice beaches. So let us give you the rundown on why this place is so famous and brings in thousands of tourists every year. Firstly, the Giant Buddha. Literally, its giant. The Japanese call … More Kamakura
Globetrotting Peanuts 