Big in Japan

I don't know where the saying comes from but, everything is Not big in Japan. This doesn't mean that everything isn't nice though. Personally, I really liked Japan for it's a well built, interesting and very civilized nation. China offered more of a culture bath, and everything IS big in China, but the people is Japan are quite defferent.

It started out with Hiroshima, the birth of the first A Bomb detonation. Although eary, it was fulfilling, and a beautiful city at that. Next was Kyoto, another beautiful city that can take a week to visit it's many temples and sites, but that we did in a day. I particularly liked the Silver Temple (as opposed to the golden temple). We also strolled trough the well known Geisha district known as Gion Corner. This is where business men and alike, come to spens an evening with beautiful women, drinking in bars. Let's just say that we felt a little under dressed compared to all the beautiful people people wondering the streets that night. Tina even got to see an authentic Geisha in full uniform. See the movie 'memoirs of a Geisha' and you'll get the picture.

Next we went ti Osaka, Japan's 3rd biggest city. We got there at night and had a tough time finding the Hostel, but as usual we managed. It was located in the worker's district, we in essence means a rough part of town, but it was also where we had the best night life. If memory servces me well, It sent a litle blog that night. I also remember the headache the next morning.

Finally we were Tokyo Bound! Our little hostel called Khaosan Hostel was waiting for us. It was located in Akasuka, a older distrci of Tokyo, and according to the net was rated 3rd overall in Asia. Ya right! We paid for 2 nights, but left the 1st. We nerevr did manage to get a taste of Tokyo's famous nightlife BUT we tried. Tina and I got out of bed and took the taxi to Tokyo Station, only to find everything closed. 45$ later, we were back at out Tiny room, with nothng in hand. That's OK though, we ahd the best of times the day after! I can see myself spending more time there.

Hey, guess what, gotta go. We are off the the Korean War Museum in a few minutes and I'm getting the evil eye from Tina. How I wish some people would understand my lust for computers and everythng Internat, and my need to share these little things with you! Tomorrow, it's DMZ time where we get to brush arms with them little North Koreans, see if we can make them smile or something. Finally (sadly) it's time to come home on Friday. Too little time, too many places.

This could be my last entry but keep on checking.

Love all,

Nic and Tina. XOXO