Tag: Japan
Tsukiji Fish Market, Japan
When I think of Dr Seuss’s One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish book, I am convinced he spent a day at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. Tsukiji is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world, located in the Tsukiji section of Tokyo between the Sumida River and the Ginza shopping district. The market has two sections, the Inner and the Outer markets. The Inner is where the licensed wholesale dealers operate stalls and where auctions are held. The coveted Blue Fin tuna auctions are the biggest. The Outer Market was the section for the general public. The market was a major tourist attraction for both domestic and overseas visitors. It opened in 1935 and closed in 2018, moving two miles away to the new and twice-as-large Toyusu Market.
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A Summer Sojourn Along Europe’s Rivers with AmaWaterways
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Sakura Shinkansen
I am no stranger to public transportation and travel in and out of Philadelphia by train often. Until my experience riding from Western Japan to the city of Osaka by Sakura Shinkansen, or high-speed train, I didn’t really know what I was missing. The word "sakura" translates to "cherry blossom," and Shinkansen is more commonly known as a “bullet train,” but regardless, the train experience was truly a game changer.
Vintage Shopping in Osaka
One way I like to explore a new city is to try to find the area’s quirky, more localized shops — especially vintage and secondhand stores. Oddly enough, while in Osaka, I discovered the vintage shopping is far more fruitful for Western clothing culture rather than authentic Japanese.
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Madrid: The Charm of an Authentic City
They say Madrid is in vogue for many reasons: its lifestyle, its heritage, its cuisine and all of its new attractions. And it’s true, because Madrid is on the radar of travelers looking for a cutting-edge destination that still holds onto its essence. Join us as we explore its charms.
Hakata Excel Hotel
After a long, long flight to Japan, including three flights and two layovers, I was sufficiently tired by the time my ride arrived at the Hakata Excel Hotel in Fukuoka. After a quick and easy check-in, within 10 minutes I was up in my room and resting up for an early morning of exploring Western Japan.