Vlog: Shinkansen ‘n’ Ramen (Japanese Bullet Train and Japanese Noodles)
If you’re traveling to Japan, make sure to include a trip on the Shinkansen (the Japanese bullet train) on your list of things to experience. The train moved at speeds up to 186 miles per hour but is so smooth that you could walk up and down the isles with scolding hot green tea without the fear of getting burned. Let’s also not forget the train has wifi, futuristic toilets Japan is famous for, and electrical outlets at each seat. Once you ride the Shinkansen, you’re never going to want to ride another train again. But the best part about riding the Shinkansen isn’t...
Read MoreThe Minute Tour: Kyoto, Japan
Where Geishas on Cell Phones are a Common Sight. A short shinkansen ride from Tokyo, Kyoto’s charm is its elegant balance of the traditional and contemporary Japanese lifestyle. From its traditional Machiya homes to famous geisha neighborhood of Gion, join me as I experience and tour the former imperial capital of Japan and finds out why. The Minute Tour: Kyoto from TheMinuteTour on Vimeo. MINOTAUR RECOMMENDATIONS Culture: The Gion District: one of two remaining locations in Japan where geisha are trained in the art of entertainment. The geisha in the Gion district do not refer to...
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