In a dream, Jason, Leandra, and David, Samantha and Cameron are in Japan, the land of our ancestors.
But recently, I’ve seen images of Jason on his own in Asuka Village, Nara, Niimi Okayama, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. In the event that he does travel solo, this is how his journey might unfold.
For example I see Jason at Gango-ji Temple, in Nara
Photo Credit: ミスチー
Here you’ll find your fan-fold Goshuincho, used by people visiting Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Goshuincho literally means "honorable stamp/seal book.” Click HERE for more.
Principal characters
Jason Manzanares lands in Osaka and takes a local train to Nara where he settles in at the Nikko Nara Hotel has dinner and meets Akiko and Yoshio.
While visiting Gango-ji Temple, he buys a goshunicho and has its stamped. Then walks a few more minutes to Sake tasting tomorrow where sake was first made in Japan.
Other choices: Kasuga-taisha Shrine, 160 Kasuganocho, Nara, 630-8212,
or Himoru Shrine. Both are further from Nikko Nara, but easily reached by train.
Akiko and Yoshio Murakami
Akiko shows Jason the hot spots of Nara.
Yoshio takes Jason to TenpoPo
Megumi, Shinichi, Yui and Nagi
Yuji and Takao Tanaka
Gassan Sadatoshi, Samurai Sword Artisan
Now comes the second step, traveling to our family ancestral lands.
Sohji, Yuka, Yui, Yuma and Grandma Masako Ishihara Family Jason and Sohji are brothers in this story.
The Kobayakawa Family where I see a quiet beginning and an unexpected chemistry. I see a happy jovial gathering here.
Kiyoshi Yamauchi
Sohji, Yuka, Yui, Yuma and Grandma Masako Ishihara Family Jason and Sohji are brothers in this story.
The Kobayakawa Family where I see a quiet beginning and an unexpected chemistry. I see a happy jovial gathering here.
Kiyoshi Yamauchi
Beyond our Ancestors
and finally Mio of Hiroshima
and finally Mio of Hiroshima
You won’t realize it until you’re back home, but your new Temple book gives you a subtle window into Japan that is meaningful but easily missed.
In my book it’s a must for your Journey.
Photo credit: Nirotake Udono
Gango-ji Temple is a 21 minute walk from Nikko Nara Hotel
And just a short walk from Gango-ji Temple is Harushika Sake Brewery!
Nara is the birthplace of sake in Japan. At Harushika Sake Brewery you will get a chance to sample all the sake you’d like to try.
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Photo credit: Harushika Sake Brewery
There are 30 different types of restaurants in Japan! Click HERE for more.
Tokyo is number 1 city for the most Michelin restaurants anywhere in the world. Click HERE for details. Many restaurants in Japan decline to participate in the Michelin System.
