If we mention the name “Miyazaki” to someone with a basic knowledge of Japan, they probably will not know what we are talking about. If we ask someone with advanced knowledge, they will tell us that Continue reading “Miyazaki Prefecture”
Category: Sights
Shikoku
We went to Shikoku because in Tadotsu there is the Shorinji Kempo main Dojo, martial art that my friend and travelbuddy in this trip Manuel Martín practiced. Since we were going to go, he insisted that we stay one or two more days; literally his words were: “I do not know what is there, but I think it has to be cool.” Since I knew absolutely nothing about Shikoku I could not refute his argument, and from this anecdote I learned that sometimes it is not bad to let go by instinct, because the overall experience was very positive. Continue reading “Shikoku”
Hokkaido
Land of the Ainus, an ethnic group that has lived in the region for more than 7,000 years, the prefecture to the north of Japan corresponds to Continue reading “Hokkaido”
Turkey
As of 2018, Turkey was the first country on my bucket list and if something has surprised me has been its originality: Continue reading “Turkey”
KYOTO
- I was here: 3 days in October plus another in November 2008, and 3 days in May 2013.
- Recommended number of days: minimum 3, plus at least a day and a half more for the main day trips in case Kyoto is our base.
- My score: 5/5. Exceptional.
I have not visited all of Asia, but I dare to say that Kyoto is the most beautiful big city on the continent and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Continue reading “KYOTO”
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