Japan – Page 2

The Great Buddha of Todai-ji

Published on March 10, 2014January 12, 2017 by Mariana3 Comments

After spending almost a week in Kyoto, mom and I started jumping on trains for day trips to nearby cities. Continue reading “The Great Buddha of Todai-ji” →

Fushimi Inari-taisha – We Are All the Same

Published on March 8, 2014March 6, 2016 by Mariana1 Comment

Visiting the Fushimi Inari-taisha was on the top of my must-see list in Kyoto. Continue reading “Fushimi Inari-taisha – We Are All the Same” →

Classic Kyoto Streets

Published on March 5, 2014March 6, 2016 by Mariana2 Comments

Alright, I’m just going to say it: most of the cities we visited in Japan were ugly. Continue reading “Classic Kyoto Streets” →

My Favorite Kyoto Temples

Published on February 26, 2014March 6, 2016 by Mariana3 Comments

IMG_20140205_151611_315 — The entrance to Kiyomizu-dera Temple

According to Wikipedia, about 20% of Japan’s National Treasures and 14% of the country’s Important Cultural Properties are located in Kyoto. Continue reading “My Favorite Kyoto Temples” →

Preferring Tradition in Tokyo

Published on February 22, 2014March 6, 2016 by Mariana3 Comments

The chorus of the Cee Lo Green song “Bright Lights Bigger City” was on repeat in my head as our bus carried us into Tokyo for the first time. Continue reading “Preferring Tradition in Tokyo” →

Views from the Top

Published on February 20, 2014March 6, 2016 by Mariana1 Comment

Sifting through the photos from our time in Japan, I started to notice a theme. Continue reading “Views from the Top” →

The Japan Trip

Published on February 19, 2014March 6, 2016 by Mariana2 Comments

Well single reader, after three weeks in Japan, I’m back at my home base tucked high in the Colorado Rockies. Continue reading “The Japan Trip” →

Don’t Forget to Follow Me!

Published on February 5, 2014March 6, 2016 by MarianaLeave a comment

Guys! I’m in Japan! And having an AMAZING time! While I don’t plan on regular updates on this blog again until I’m home, I have been updating my Instagram and Twitter accounts with photos from the trip. You can check them out here and here.

Enjoy and sayonara 🙂

Mariana