Golden week, and how to survive it!

OK everyone travels in Golden Week it's the only week off where all the tourist attractions are open and you're not expected to see your family... right? Living in Japan others and I know how much of a disaster traveling in Golden Week can be mainly because everywhere is fully booked or too full etc... …

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Day out in Tokyo: Nezu Shrine and Ueno

Having a small budget I tried to keep my transport costs to a minimum so I looked for areas in close proximity to each other. The places I chose were Nezu and Ueno. Nezu Shrine- The Tori gate path Nezu Shrine is a small Shinto shrine and is free to wonder around. There is a …