Daring Drifters

23/09/2017

Hello all my Daring Drifters! I've put together a virtual tour through the Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. This is my first time attempting a tour guide video. Please comment and let me know what you liked and what needs changed. As ever, this page belongs to all of you, so let me know what you really need. Should I put up more pictures? Or perhaps make an ebook of useful tips for travelers? Please share and have a great adventure!

19/09/2017

After watching Harry Potter, did you ever wonder what it would be like to have an owl for a pet? At the Owl Cafe in Tokyo that dream can become a reality, at least for a few hours! This cafe offers its visitors a calm place to order a hot green tea as well as pet or feed an owl. Nine different owls, varying in size and breed, sit upon their perches, surrounding the tables of the cafe. You can ask the staff to hold the owls after donning a heavy yellow glove. It costs about 10 US dollars to spend an hour in the company of these amazing creatures.

29/07/2017

Greetings from the Edo-Tokyo Museum! This museum has artifacts and recreations from Japan's Edo period. Hands-on architectural displays allow you to jump into history and truly feel Japan's past. Make sure to find a discount coupon for entry to this museum in Tokyo's Handy Guide. The museum is next door to the Sumo Stadium, where there are matches starting in September. There is a small, free Sumo museum at the entrance to the stadium where you can view past champions' memorabilia.

24/07/2017

This is Shibuya Crossing, the most highly trafficked street crossing in the world. When the light turns, hundreds of people run back and forth, weaving in and out. If you are travelling with friends, you may want to hold hands to avoid being separated. The dog statue is Hachiko. He came to the metro station every day with his owner and waited at the station until work was over and his human came home. One day there was an accident and Hachiko's man died. Nevertheless, Hachiko still came to the station every day and waited for his owner until he eventually died too. In memory of Hachiko's loyalty and devotion, the Tokyo people erected a statue for him.

22/07/2017

Hello Daring Drifters! I've just added new photos of the Meiji Jingu Shrine to my Tokyo album. This lovely shrine lays in the middle of a lush forest. Unfortunately, the main hall of the shrine, known for its beautiful doors, is undergoing restoration and covered in scaffolding. And the shrine's treasure house which operates as a museum to display the ancient wonders of the shrine is closed for earthquake proofing. Even so, the Meiji Jingu Shrine provides a relaxing get away from the fast-paced tourism of Tokyo.

18/07/2017

Hello daring drifters! Here's a beginner's look at Tokyo. The city is massive and the people are extremely polite and helpful. The streets may be teaming with thousands of people, but no trash can be seen anywhere. It may seem odd to be mesmerized by a toilet, but the Japanese toilet is a unique experience with its heated seat, speakers emitting the sounds of rain, bidet, and shower functions. The late night ramen bars are cheap and delicious. Although ordering dishes written in Kanji from a vending machine is a bit difficult. Of course, the plastic food displays set in EVERY restaurant's windows does help.

16/07/2017

30/06/2017

More photos from the Griffith Observatory Museum.

26/06/2017

Check out these brilliant views from Griffith Park!

26/06/2017