So, I am back in my home of Charleston now. I made the long flight from Tokyo to Dallas, where I had to wait for a few hours before making the final flight of my trip. On the plane, I…
Tokyo, Japan: Hello Edo
I remember when I first arrived in Osaka and got onto the train and felt like the town went on forever. Tokyo makes Osaka look like a dwarf. I took a bus from Fuji to Tokyo, and it took us…
Mt. Fuji: A Sea of Trees Beneath the Mountain
I found myself more conflicted in many ways during this part of the trip than at any other time. I had hoped to hike Mt. Fuji, but the time of year made it impossible. I also found myself entering a…
The Long and Winding Road
I’ve found myself not using my camera so much in the last two days. I haven’t been seeking people out, learning their stories. I’ve spent most of my time just walking along the lakesides that rest beneath Japan’s most famous…