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Himeji Castle, Japan

Himeji Castle (姫路城) is a hilltop Japanese castle situated in Himeji, in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. Dating from 1333, it consists of 83 buildings with defensive systems from the feudal period. The stunning whit building towers over […]

Vibrant Japan

Japanese temples are incredibly photogenic: bright, vibrant colours contrast with the surrounding nature, and strong use of pattern and striking characters adds further interest.   Related articles: Y is for… […]

Y is for… Yokohama

Lying on  Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. Yokohama was a small fishing village up to […]

Geishas in Kyoto

This week’s Travel Theme from Ailsa is Costume. These Geisha costumes fit the bill.  We were very lucky to spot the two women on an evening stroll in Kyoto. And […]

Lost in Translation?

Sometimes even correct words and proper grammar can cause some confusion in translation. This is a sign from the Sky Cafe in the 296.3m high Landmark Tower in Yokohama.  Here […]

Cafes and the City

I want to share a Bottledworder blog with you about cafes and cafe life in Calcutta and New York.  The contrast makes for good reading, and it sits well with […]