#SomewhereSunday

The #SomewhereSunday destination today takes me to Asia. Specifically to Japan, which is on my youngest daughter's bucket list. The Asian countries have held less interest for me but Japan woes me with its cherry blossoms and gardens. Also, I really enjoy the architecture. 

My go to tour guide hasn't been to Japan. Boo! So in lieu of some sort of official tour through this stunning country I searched out some "top/best things to do in" videos - separated by cities in Japan. Tokyo is the clear winner for a Japan bucket list but there are other cities that deserve attention as well. That being said, let's start with Tokyo. 

   

But watch out for those tourist traps!    

Tokyo

            

This is incredible!
It's a curving bend of wild cherry trees in Nara.

Imperial Palace Tokyo

            

Japan's currency is the Yen

   

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto

Hiroshima

I've worked up quite an appetite, you? 

Let's check out some Japanese street foods.

Cherry Garden, Kyoto

       

Green tea farm at Katsuura,Wakayama

Here are some recommendations for the top must-see places in Japan:

8 Places You Must Visit In Japan

The 10 Must-see Places and Events in Japan

Our next city of exploration is Osaka.

Osaka

Garden of Komyozen-ji Temple, Fukuoka

Hokkaido Blue Pond
Okay seriously! Look at how amazing that is. 

 

Nikko

Yokohama City and Mount Fuji

 Take a listen to some traditional Japanese Folk Music.

And then there is the Classical Koto music. 

I especially love this song as it is a beautiful tribute to the Cherry Blossoms.

Finally, the Japanese Flute. Such a haunting instrumental.

Sensoji Temple, Asakusa

A study in the old and the new. 

                                                     

Ribbon Chapel, Hiroshima

                             

         

Let's travel to Kyoto, here are some of the highlights!

  

Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardens, Tokyo

     

Terraced Rice Paddies

Put together a Japanese Bento Box for your *travels* today. Try some of these easy and delicious recipes. YUM! 

Nakatsuno Lake, Nagano