Trevor and Uri share some thoughts on their time in the magical world of Japan.
The Travelling Trooper Takes In Some Fun Art In Tokyo
Trevor and Uri visit the Mori Museum in Tokyo with Seeta and David on their last day in Japan.
The Travelling Trooper Visits Miyajima Island
Trevor and Uri visit Miyajima Island and have a delicious gyoza dinner with the lovely Miki.
The Travelling Trooper Tours The Traditional Villages Of Shirakawago and Gokayama
Trevor and Uri visit the villages of Gokayama and Shirakawago.
The Travelling Trooper In Takayama
Trevor and Uri visit a sake brewery and a craft museum. Uri reads some depressing things about life for women in the Edo period.
The Travelling Trooper Visits Rabbit Island
Trevor, Uri, and Allyson visit the fat and fluffy rabbits of Rabbit Island! THEY WERE SO FAT!
The Travelling Trooper Explores The Tragic History of the Atomic Bomb In Hiroshima
Trevor and Uri learn about the sad history of Hiroshima and the tragic events of April 6th, 1945. Then they try some delicious okonomiyaki with Miki and Ryo
The Travelling Trooper Makes Some New Friends In Hiroshima
Trevor and Uri meet Miki and Ryo, their new hosts in Hiroshima, and are immediately smitten.
The Travelling Trooper Explores Koyasan
Trevor, Uri, and Slawomir explore Koyasan. Cemeteries, temples, pagods, oh my!
The Travelling Trooper Learns About Shingon Buddhism And Goes On A Night Cemetery Tour
Trevor and Uri arrive in Koyasan, where they quickly befriended a fellow traveller, Slawomir, at their hostel. Uri takes a calligraphy class, and then Trevor, Uri, and Slawomir go on a night tour of Okunoin Cemetery.
The Travelling Trooper Hikes Kasugayama Trail
Trevor and Uri hike Kasugayama Trail and visit Uguisunotaki Falls.
The Travelling Trooper Watches The Patriots Lose The Super Bowl And Enjoys The Salty Taste Of Their Tears (This Post Isn’t Really About The Pats Losing, But I Just Wanted To Remind Everybody Of This Joyous Occasion)
Trevor and Uri enjoy their first day of exploration in Nara, a town that is overrun with adorable and friendly deer. They visit Kofuki-ji and Todai-ji, two of the many beautiful temples Nara has to offer.
The Travelling Trooper Takes It Easy For A Couple of Days
The Travelling Trooper Eats More Delicious Japanese Food And Visits The Home of The Tanuki.
The Travelling Trooper Tries To Squeeze As Much Kyoto As Possible Into A Day
More sightseeing in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Philosopher's Path, Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Nishiki Market.
IT’S MORPHIN’ TIME! The Travelling Trooper Explores A Cloudy Kyoto
Trevor and Uri visit the Toei Kyoto Theme Park and Nijo Castle.
The Travelling Trooper Eats At Kitchen Uri And Makes A New BFF
Trevor and Uri complete the circular route in Hakone via train, cablecar, ropeway, boat cruise, and a hike. Then they meet their new favourite person in all of Japan.
The Travelling Trooper Visits Toshogu Shrine
Nikko: Temples and shrines, oh my!
The Travelling Trooper Explores Nikko
Trevor and Uri see the sights of a wintery Nikko, including 3 beautiful waterfalls.
The Travelling Trooper Cuddles Some Foxy Foxes at Miyagi Zao Fox Village
Trevor and Uri visit Narnia. At least, that's what it felt like.
The Travelling Trooper Takes On Robots
Trevor and Uri visit Gotokuji Temple, Meiji Shrine, AND ROBOT RFREAKING RESTAURANT!