_____ Okay, we’ll be honest – we went to Nara for the deers. As we disembarked from Kyoto to Osaka, we decided to make a half day trip to Nara. Nara has the grace of a provincial town, an evidently beautiful area laced with a sweet tranquility. It is another excellent place to get a …
_____ The only regret we had about our Japan trip was not spending more time in Kyoto and giving it the attention it truly deserves. When we first arrived at the old historical capital, it looked like any other modern city in Japan. All it took was a mere few steps out of the train …
Every individual possesses two ‘birthdays’. Each year, there are two days, at the very least, where life forces us into a theoretical corner to reflect on the lapse of time and how it affects the duration of our mortality. As we grow older, the ritual of commemorating our actual birthday often fades away and is …
_____ Okay, lets just get this out in the open – I wholeheartedly love Japanese food. If I could eat solely Japanese food for the rest of my life, I would without a single hesitation. Imagine my excitement when we had the chance to visit Osaka, a place that has been graciously dubbed as the …
_____ Osaka, the laid-back counterpart to it’s prim and proper sibling that is Tokyo. The acres of concrete that line the streets are veiled in beaming neon lights, and animated shopfronts – packing more color than most. This is a city that unabashedly calls for attention. Home to some of Japan’s tastiest food (hello, takoyaki!), …
_____ Some visit Tokyo for it’s rich and unparalleled culture, some visit for it’s quirky and slightly insane nightlife… Me? It’s all about the food – well, mostly anyways. The grandeur of Tokyo’s dining scene is no secret – the place is bursting with culinary talent, and it is without a doubt one of the …
_____ Compared to most of the non-muslim countries that I’ve had the privilege of visiting, Japan is right there at the top for being muslim friendly – in terms of the availability of halal food and places to pray. As muslims, we still have to perform our daily prayers even when we’re on the move, …
_____ You know how you’d always envision about how perfect a trip is going to be when you’re in the midst of planning for it? You set out to experience the adventure of a lifetime, to be in a place that’s the reality of the photos and videos you’ve drooled on for quite some time, you’ve done all …
_____ Tokyo is not for the weak. It is a gigantic megapolis where cultural extremes seem to compliment each other. Where modernity meets tradition, and serenity meets haste. A visit to this vast city is akin to encountering a whole different planet altogether. It’s ability to implement and absorb contemporary influences whilst remaining true to …