http://jimgoestojapan.com First hand experience from a first time traveler Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:46:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This one is a little short and wierdly edited (as most of my videos are) because the temples in Kyoto don't really appreciated cameras as much as you and I. Since I spent pretty much my entire time in Kyoto in the temples, there's not ... http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/08/02/jim-goes-to-japan-ep-8/ Well, it's my last few days in Tokyo. What a ride it has been. Call me sick, but I love the last few days of a trip the best. I'm excited to finally return home, I don't want to leave, and I'm trying everything to relive my vacation one last ... http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/08/02/try-not-to-forget-tokyo/ For my trip to Tokyo, I booked my stay at Azabu Court Residential Hotel. It's mainly for extended stays and can be booked for discounted rates in weekly and monthly blocks (which is actually very rare in Japan — volume discounts are almost unheard of here). They provide well-kept rooms ... http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/08/01/azabu-court-residential-hotel/ http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/07/31/jim-goes-to-japan-ep-7/ http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/07/30/jim-goes-to-japan-ep-6/ Modern sushi pretty much originated here in Japan. The sushi we know and love was invented in Edo (Tokyo before it became Tokyo) as a form of fast-food. The fish were caught right out of the bay, skipped the fermentation process, and were sold road-side and in theaters. If you ever ... http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/07/30/sushi/ http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/07/28/jim-goes-to-japan-ep-5/ Sorry for the short video! A lot of the places inside Akihabara don't allow cameras. However, I hope you get the idea of what it's about. If you know about Akihabara, then you don't need me to show you anyway I'm sure. Also, my free flickr ... http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/07/27/jim-goes-to-japan-ep-4/ http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/07/25/jim-goes-to-japan-ep3/ I didn't plan on it, but four days in and I'm homesick. It's my first time traveling so it shouldn't be any surprise. If it's your first time traveling internationally and you're staying somewhere for more than a few days, plan for a day or two of homesickness. Also do ... http://jimgoestojapan.com/2008/07/25/homesick/