by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Sep 9, 2017 | Japan
Whilst in Hiroshima, we thought we’d visit one of Japan’s most iconic sights: the floating torii (Shinto shrine gate) of Itsukushima-jinja. After a 20 minute walk from our apartment, a 20 min JR line journey (not sure we’ve mentioned the JR network... 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Sep 9, 2017 | Japan
Unexpectant of this city, we have been inspired by the overwhelming sense it’s given us of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. Sobering in the extreme, the Peace Memorial Park and museums gave us the opportunity to learn about the city’s... 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Sep 8, 2017 | Japan, Uncategorized
We lucked out finding (http://abnb.me/EVmg/NsvVrvUegG) a place run by Brett, Sayako and their little boy Ren. They greeted us at the train station and bent over backwards during our stay: making us feel welcome, helping us with our Japanese language, informing us... 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Sep 7, 2017 | Japan, Uncategorized
Happy birthday Lola! What a way to celebrate: professionally dressed in a yukata, hair do and all, and a lesson in Japanese tea ceremonies. Super special day! 
by Tash, Jake, Lola and Albie | Sep 7, 2017 | Japan
In Kyoto we found all those gorgeous things you associate with Japan: ancient temples, colourful shrines, peaceful gardens, cobbled alleyways, wooden traditional houses, cute bridges over canals and beautifully dressed girls in yukata, but we also discovered a city...
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