SCMaglev and Railway Park is a museum in Nagoya, Japan devoted to the Shinkansen, Superconducting Maglev, and other high-speed trains. In this post, we’ll review the railroad museum, share photos of the exhibits, tips for visiting, and our thoughts as to whether it’s worth your time and money. The SCMaglev museum is operated by Central […]
SCMaglev and Railway Park: Nagoya, Japan’s Bullet Train Museum
/2 Comments/in Things to Do Japan /by Tom BrickerSCMaglev and Railway Park is a museum in Nagoya, Japan devoted to the Shinkansen, Superconducting Maglev, and other high-speed trains. In this post, we’ll review the railroad museum, share photos of the exhibits, tips for visiting, and our thoughts as to whether it’s worth your time and money. The SCMaglev museum is operated by Central […]
Edo-Tokyo Museum Review: Journey into Japan’s History
/2 Comments/in Things to Do Japan, Tokyo /by Tom BrickerThe Edo-Tokyo Museum offers an interactive walk-through of Japan’s history via exhibits that present a hands-on timeline of the city from the Edo Period through modern times. In this post, we’ll review the Edo-Tokyo Museum, offer tips for visiting, and share photos from the museum. Simply put, the Edo-Tokyo Museum is one of my favorite […]
Konkaikomyoji or Kurodani Temple: Serene Atmosphere in Kyoto, Japan
/1 Comment/in Things to Do Japan, Kyoto /by Tom BrickerKurodani, or its formal name of Konkaikomyo-ji, is a free temple in Northeast Kyoto located near Path of Philosophers. Here, we’ll share photos of Kurodani, info & tips for including this in your Japan itinerary, and why we recommend visiting Konkaikomyoji Temple. Perched atop Yoshida Hill, which is home to a trio of temples and […]
Shanghai, China Trip Planning Guide
/4 Comments/in Planning Guides Asia /by Tom BrickerThis Shanghai city guide provides trip planning tips including the best things to do, where & in which hotels to stay, transportation info, and more about China’s largest and most modern metropolis. As the photo above illustrates, Shanghai is a breathtakingly cool and futuristic place, and we’ll try to help you plan for a visit! […]
Why We Love Kyoto, Japan
/11 Comments/in Reports Japan, Kyoto /by Tom BrickerWhen I finished the first edition of our Ultimate Guide to Kyoto, Japan and showed it to Sarah, her first reaction was whoa, that’s long. Her second was that it was highly personal in nature, with the first section being a love letter to our favorite city in the world. As usual, she was absolutely right. Nevertheless, it was […]
Shake Shack v. In-N-Out: The Time Traveler’s Guide
/9 Comments/in Dining California, Japan /by Tom BrickerWhen flying from Japan to California recently, we did what some experts said was impossible: dined at Shake Shack and then traveled back in time to eat at In-N-Out on the same night. Others have compared these two fine burger establishments, but none have been scientifically reliable, carefully controlling important variables. No one else has eaten at […]
Shinjuku Samurai Museum: Tokyo Highlight or Gimmick?
/0 Comments/in Things to Do Japan, Tokyo /by Tom BrickerThe Samurai Museum is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with exhibits featuring swords & armor, and a sword battle experience. In this review, we’ll cover whether it’s worth the money and time. Most importantly, we’ll offer feedback as to whether this attraction in Tokyo’s notorious Kabukicho district is actually a bona-fide museum, or just a tourist trap. […]
Grutto Pass: Save Big Money on Tokyo Museums
/1 Comment/in Tips & Tricks Japan, Tokyo /by Tom BrickerDuring our summer trip to Japan, we encountered record heat and humidity that made going outside nearly unbearable. Wanting to escape this oppressively hot weather, we purchased the Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass and focused our energy on museums. In this post, we’ll share thoughts on the Grutto Pass, whether it’s worth the money, and to whom […]
1-Day Kobe, Japan Itinerary
/5 Comments/in Itineraries Japan /by Tom BrickerThis Kobe itinerary offers a step-by-step touring plan for visiting the best museums, seeing the harbor & port highlights, and eating at the best beef you can find in Japan. In so doing, we detail the must-see points of interest, all of which are easily accessibly via walking and public transit in Kobe, Japan. Our […]
Going Mirrorless Again: My Sony a7 III Experience
/12 Comments/in Photo /by Tom BrickerI’ve purchased the Sony a7 III to make another foray into mirrorless photography. In case you didn’t follow my previous misadventures in mirrorless, I wrote about them in “Why I’m Going Mirrorless: Volume I,” which discusses my initial excitement and enjoyment of the Sony a7R II. The follow-up to that is “Why I’m (NOT) Going Mirrorless: Volume […]