Traveling in Japan over New Years can be exciting… and horrible. The New Years holiday in Japan is similar to Christmas in the West – a time of visiting family and resting from work. However, transportation overcrowding and holiday closures of shops and restaurants can be a headache, especially for disabled travelers. Read more…
*This photo was taken when I viewed the permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Ethnology. However, viewers are not allowed to touch the art. [Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, exhibitions at The National Museum of Ethnology are postponed until Autumn 2021.] By Yoko-Sonya In November 2019, I attended a Read more…
By Mark Bookman This is part 5 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here and part 4 here. Concluding Remarks My time at Tokyo Disneyland was otherworldly. As soon as I crossed the threshold into the “Kingdom of Dreams and Read more…
By Mark Bookman This is part 4 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here and part 5 here. Food/Rides/Attractions Crossing the threshold into Tokyo Disneyland proper was a magical experience, but not what I was expecting. The smooth pavement that Read more…
By Mark Bookman This is part 3 of a 5 part series. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 4 here and part 5 here. Entering the PARK Getting to Tokyo Disneyland by train was relatively easy. The entrance to the park is only a few minutes rolling Read more…
By Mark Bookman This is part 1 of a 5 part series. You can read part 2 here, part 3 here, part 4 here and part 5 here. The Barrier-Free Section of Tokyo Disneyland’s website is truly a sight to behold. Not only does it offer detailed information about park Read more…