I just spent 11 marvelous days in Japan for vacation. It’s a beautiful country, with lots of history, culture, and innovation. Japan and China are probably the two most influential nations in Asia. I’m glad to have the fortune of visiting both places. This trip was very memorable and rewarding. Lots of things to write
Japan is a land rich in culture. One cultural aspect that the Japanese are particularly proud of is their food. You are probably familiar with many Japanese foods already: ramen, sushi, tempura, teppenyaki, Kobe beef… It was a delight to taste the foods of Japan firsthand. And of course, I had to devote an entire
Now that Thanksgiving is behind me, I am ready to continue my blog thread on Japan. Today’s article is on Kyoto. Kyoto is located in central Honshu (the big island in Japan), a three hour bullet train ride from Tokyo. We spent four days in the Kyoto area. Kyoto is the perfect foil to Tokyo.
Japan’s society is a fascinating blend of old and new. On one hand, Japan is rich in history and tradition. This Japan is polite, conservative, and full of rules to follow. On the other hand, modern Japan is full of creativity and innovation. This Japan is flamboyant and risk-taking, and it seems to crave the
Tokyo is the largest city on the planet. It is the city of cities. There are over 35 million people in Tokyo Metropolis. This is almost twice the number (20 million) of the next most populous metropolitan areas (Seoul, Mexico City, New York City, Mumbai). As a resident of Chicago, I feel like I live