Gifu 岐阜
Gifu castle became Nobunaga’s primary base, an essential chess piece for the famous battle of Sekigahara and the rise of the last shogunate to control Japan.
Kumamoto 熊本
Kumamoto jo is the most impressive castle I’ve ever seen. I know its one of the top three in Japan, but for me, this dark enclosed gigantic castle is even more impressive than the delicate white high Himeji Jo. I dare say that if Himeji is the beautiful shinny lady on top of the world kind of castle. Kumamoto is the somber, sturdy, boy version. Such a powerfull energy.
How to budget trip Japan
So you’ve been dreaming of traveling to Japan but you have never done it because it’s too expensive, check this guide and tell me what you think of it.
Urakami 浦上
A few minutes away, in the northern part of Nagasaki you can find the area of Urakami. At the end of World War II this area became the ground zero of one of the atomic bombs that exploded in Japan.
Catching a train in Japan
Trains in Japan to me were always something like a hit or miss. I remember when I first entered the Skyliner from Narita to Ueno and sat in someone else’s place.
Why travel alone
So many people have always had that deep desire to visit that one special place but never had the right company, with the time or even the same motivation, to do it and because of this they continuously postpone traveling.
Nagasaki 長崎
I love Nagasaki, feels modern and traditional. Covered with cherry trees feels even more welcoming.
