A piece of advice before visiting Japan’s temples and shrines: spend a few minutes educating yourself so that you can better appreciate the experience.
All in Asia
Running at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo
I spoke with the Japanese Emperor on the phone. Ok, maybe it was his assistant. But desperate times call for desperate measures and yes, I called the Imperial Palace (Google it! The number pops right up!).
East Meets West in Singapore
"Singapura" the lion city, roared into modern times, becoming one of the Asian Tigers during the 1960's and '70s.
Singapore Culinary Scene
Singapore is an interesting mix of "oriental" (in the broad sense of the word) and "modern".
Super Trees: Gardens by the Bay
This urban forest is comprised of 18 trees ranging in size from 60 to 150 feet in height. Orchids, ferns, and vines climb the steel framework.
Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo
Meet Hachiko the Akita, arguably history’s most loyal dog.
Meiji Shrine, Tokyo
Shinto is Japan's faith. It is not a religion or a philosophy; it does not have a scripture or the concept of an after-life. It co-exists and intermingles with Buddhism.
Tokyo Street Scenes
Life in Tokyo