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…

The Izu Peninsula was not a place I ever intended on visiting, but I found myself there for two reasons: 1. I found some possible campsites and 2. I wanted to witness the sun rising over the Pacific. As most…

I must admit that I failed Kyoto in many ways. When I arrived, I was suffering from a cold and had grown weary.  After dropping my luggage at the hotel (I chose to splurge), I headed for the ancient city…

What is peace?  What is tranquility? Is it a path through a forest?  Is it a moment of shared love?  Is it a kind deed? I think every person longs to experience peace and tranquility in his or her life.  Many…