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
Uncle Mings, Sydney
The best themed bars are always those that are fully committed to the experience they are trying to create for their visitors. Uncle Mings is a perfect example of a bar that has been able to successfully create a distinct experience, transporting visitors back in time to 1920s Shanghai. Located down a set of stairs … Continue reading Uncle Mings, Sydney
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