Japan Visit 2010

Well as expected our last day was spent getting the last souvenirs of our trip and saying goodbye to Japan.

Over the 3 weeks we've seen some amazing things and had a wonderful time. Japan was not what either of us expected.

Tokyo was an odd contradiction - it felt physically small in size but huge in terms of population. A hugely modern city, with the best public transportation system I've used. It's a cliche I know but you could actually set your watch by the trains!

Osaka is similar to Tokyo but it felt like a far less tourist friendly place but the Sumo tournament was something I think we'll both remember for a very long time. The history and tradition of Sumo is somethings that's well documented but it's only when you're actually there do you really get to see just how fast and powerful the wrestlers actually are.

Hiroshima is a much smaller town and obviously has a very distrubing past. The rememberance park is something I think everyone should visit not least the politicians who think nuclear weapons should form part of our armed forces.

Kyoto is the most historic place we visit and really was quite beautiful. Being able to see the Geisha and the cherry blosom was fantastic.

We've had a fabulous time and would recommend that if you get the chance you should visit Japan as it's a country quite unlike any other we've been too.