Museums of Tokyo

The author reflects on their museum visits in Tokyo and Yokohama, highlighting unique places like the Kite Museum, Tobacco and Salt Museum, and the Ramen Museum. The post emphasizes Japan's excellence in museum presentation and diversity, with recommendations for those who enjoy cultural exploration. A visit could easily fill a week.

Unreal Ueno

Tokyo is a massive city made up of many districts with their own feel and history. From Akihabara with its electronics and Maid Cafes, to Harajuku and its alternative culture,  to Roppongi with its bars, karaoke joints and slightly more dubious affects, there is so much in Tokyo that really you need a day per …

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Sunday Spotlight – Semey (Kazakhstan)

Today's Spotlight is shone on the northern city in Kazakhstan of Semey. I ventured there a few years ago now (really I can't believe it's been SIX years! Time is going too fast I tells ya!) as the first city I went to bar Almaty. I took the overnight train, which was quite a cool …

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