Aoi Matsuri Aoi Matsuri (葵祭) is one of the three most famous and graceful festivals in Kyoto, held by two Kamo shrines in the north of city- Shimogamo Shrine and Kamogamo Shrine. This festival is held each year on 15th of May. There are about 500 people dressed in elegant ancient costumes wearing traditional make-up.…

It’s Sakura time here in Tokyo and the smell of Cherry blossoms are in the air! There is nothing like Cherry Blossom season in Japan. Unfortunately there is such a short window of opportunity to see these lovely blossoms that it is all about timing! It’s amazing what a difference a few days make. Will…

There’s no arguing Tokyo is a sea of wonderful places. Any person’s time (and energy) is almost never enough to experience all the awesomeness of this superb city. This awesomeness however, seems to have taken a toll on the affordability of transportation in Tokyo – transportation fare in this city costs an arm and a…