Japan was every bit as cool, bizarre, exhausting, and amazing as I imagined it would be. It's unbelievable how much history and culture is packed into a cluster of small islands. I could have devoted at least ten more blog posts to Japan, but I'll spare you for your--and my--sanity. Below is a summary of … Continue reading Japan recap
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Hiroshima and Miyajima
I spent three nights in Hiroshima in the beginning of October and took a day trip to the nearby island of Miyajima. HIROSHIMA A visit to Hiroshima would be incomplete without learning more about the bombing in World War II. I first visited the A-Bomb Dome, one of the few buildings left standing after the … Continue reading Hiroshima and Miyajima