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Tokyo: skyscraper views in Shimbashi

One of our first memories from our trip to Japan was the view from our hotel room in Tokyo’s Shimbashi district.  When we opened the door to our room, the curtains were closed. Probably to take advantage of the element of surprise. The Japanese certainly have a sense of showmanship. As soon as we pulled […]

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Unique things about Japan

Japan is a complex and multi-faceted place. Its ancestral heritage and age-old traditions are the foundations of its rich culture. Some of the distinctive characteristics of the Japanese archipelago pose a striking difference to the European continent, and to France in particular.  As a complement to our Travel diary, we’ve made a list of uniquely […]

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Japan: our travel diary

Exploring Japan was one of the most memorable travel experiences of our lives. We were inspired, bewildered, enchanted, and fascinated, all at once. Our first trip captivated us so much that we chose the same destination for our honeymoon the very next year. Several years later, we still love taking a walk down memory lane, […]