The Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park – A Continuing Classroom for Peace

As a teenager, I learned about the devastating effects of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. As an adult many years later, I visited the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park, and encountered present day Japanese teenagers learning their history in this living classroom for peace.

2018 NATJA Awards Honorable Mention

This story was recognized with an Honorable Mention in the 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association Competition in theĀ  Historical Travel-Online category.

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My 25 Favorite Experiences to Inspire Your Best Japan Itinerary

Japan is one of my favorite travel destinations. I have visited three times in the last few years and could easily go back again and again. The unique mix of east and west in this culturally rich country continues to fascinate me. I am sharing my 25 favorite Japanese experiences and photos to inspire your next Japan itinerary to this amazing country.

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