Tokyo, Japan’s capital city, mixes of modern and tradition.  Before 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo.  From 1603, Tokugawa leyasu made Edo from a small castle town into a political center.  With the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the emperor and the capital city moved from Kyoto to Edo.  Edo was renamed as Tokyo. Meiji Jingu Meiji Jingu is the shrine dedicated to the deified spirits … Continue reading Tokyo Travel

Although Japan has efficient public transportation system, foreign travelers still can be confused when facing a new system.   JR (The Japan Rail Pass) Pass The JR tickets are only eligible to foreign travelers.  The JR pass gives you unlimited access to all JR national trains and local JR bus services. The JR pass is valid for 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days.  Is it … Continue reading Public Transportation in Japan