My first New Year’s Day in Japan started quite peculiarly as we were awaken at 8am by the mailman! To be awake early on New Year’s Day is strange enough for me, but to be awake early because the mailman just rang the door, that my friends is a

  After seeing the Great Bridge of Seto, we headed straight to Marugame to see its castle. I’m sure I’ll have other opportunities to tell you more about Marugame Castle. Just know that it is one of the few original remaining castles in Japan. As you may already know, Japanese castles