The only thing worse…

The only thing worse…

The only thing worse than doing something you hate is doing it again. So what am I talking about? I am now leaving Japan for the second time…. After a year of excitement Majestic castles Gleaming temples Dormant volcanos Mysterious graveyards Rugged mountain trails Blooming 

Tempura – Mikawa Zezankyo

Tempura – Mikawa Zezankyo

On my last full day in Tokyo we decided to splurge out on some tempura. At the recommendation of one of my friends, we decided to try Mikawa Zezankyo which according to some people is supposed to be one of the best tempura restaurants in 

Koyasan

Koyasan

So after our jaunt in Kyoto, we went off to Koyasan to see a different side of Japan. It was still very ancient. And still very touristy. And the food was still very good. But this difference was that this was a place of meditation. 

Stuck in the mountains – Takamine

Stuck in the mountains – Takamine

Continuing on from lunch (see previous post) we went off hiking another mountain. That is, until we had a little accident. Look closely at the below picture.     Here is a close up if you are having trouble seeing it. This is my friend, B.