Sheldon’s architectural pilgrimage. Shibuya and Omotesando

An important stop on your architectural pilgrimage in Japan should be to the busy and flashy district of Shibuya (), world-renowned for its famous pedestrian…

September 18, 2024

Sheldon’s trip to Nara, Japan.

Nara is a popular daytrip destination for tourists travelling on Japan’s “Golden Route,” and is best known for the wild deer walking around the city…

August 6, 2024

Ginza: Tokyo’s high-fashion, in the shadow of the Imperial Palace.

If your purpose for travelling is to visit architecture, then any trip to Tokyo requires a stop in Ginza. Ginza is the high-end fashion district…

July 5, 2024

Shimanami Kaido and Onomichi: Sheldon’s explorations of Japanese suburbs

Shimanami Kaido     The Setouchi Inland Sea is an interesting place to escape the busy Japanese cities and enjoy islands, art, citrus, and cycling….

May 17, 2024