TRIP Osaka Castle is Japanese castle located in the city Osaka, Japan. Although a modern reconstruction of the 1583 original, Osaka Castle is still considered to be one of Osaka’s top attractions and one of Japan’s most popular castles. TAP Originally built in 1583, Osaka Castle was in use for almost three hundred years before … Continue reading Osaka Castle, Osaka
Seaside Top Observatory, Tokyo
TRIP Located atop one of Japan’s earliest skyscrapers, lies one of Tokyo’s most underrated tourist attractions – Seaside Top Observatory. Occupying the top floor of the Tokyo World Trade Centre, Seaside Top offers visitors 360-degree views of the one of the world’s greatest cities. TAP Often overlooked in a city that has no shortage of … Continue reading Seaside Top Observatory, Tokyo
The Dome of Light, Kaohsiung
TRIP The Dome of Light is a massive glass artwork located within Formosa Boulevard station on Kaohsiung’s Rapid Transit System. At 30 meters in diameter and made up of 4,500 pieces of glass, the Dome of Light is the largest glass artwork in the world. TAP Created over a period of four and a half … Continue reading The Dome of Light, Kaohsiung
The Great Buddha, Kamakura
TRIP The Kamakura Daibutsu is a bronze statue located within the Kōtoku-in Temple in the Japanese seaside town of Kamakura. Created in 1252, the Great Buddha is a Japanese National Treasure and well worth a visit when exploring other cities in the Kanto region. TAP Visiting the city of Kamakura and the Great Buddha at … Continue reading The Great Buddha, Kamakura
Merlion, Singapore
TRIP The official mascot of Singapore is also one the city-state’s top attractions. No trip to Singapore is complete without taking a selfie with the water-spouting Merlion statue that keeps watch over Marina Bay. TAP The Merlion is the national icon of the Southeast Asian city-state, appearing on everything from the Singaporean dollar coin to … Continue reading Merlion, Singapore