• Nature,  Travel

    Matsushiro Castle

    Of all the cities I visited in Japan, I’d have to say that Matsushiro (Nagano) was my favorite. The charming city gave me glimpses into what life may have looked like in the past. Centuries ago even thanks to what’s left of Matsushiro Castle.

  • Travel

    Okayama Castle

    When I was in Okayama, I visited Okayama Castle. The grounds are free which is great for people that just want to take a stroll or view the castle exterior. As a cheapskate, I pondered the idea of paying 300 yen to enter this castle. Considering the fact that I had never gone inside a Japanese castle, I decided to just go for it.