The Minute Tour: Kamakura, Japan
The Ethereal Escape from Tokyo. Standing on the beach as Mount Fuji looms in the distance, it’s easy to feel like you are living Hokusai’s famous woodblock print “Great Wave.” Recognized as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and the original seat of the Shogun, Kamakura’s quiet nature is a welcome change from Tokyo. Easily reachable on Tokyo’s JR Subway line, Kamakura is a walker’s paradise and offers something for everyone: ancient temples and shrines, hiking paths, onsens, and some of the most delicious curry in Japan. Whether winter or summer, make...
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 themselves...
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