Well the first week has been a bit of a blur with a bit of jet lag and a ton of sensory overload.  Tokyo was filled with weird vending machines everywhere selling everything from cold and hot beverages such as yogurt soda and hot canned coffee to tickets for ramen and other restaurant specialties.

Vending Machines Abound

We stumbled upon an agricultural fair on the grounds of the Meiji Shrine and it sure taught us how meticulous and strict the Japanese people are about their lives and especially their food.  Snacked on a Fuji apple as we looked around.

Although we visited the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, we saw and visited so many more shrines and temples in Kyoto. It is amazing how there can be thousand year old temples among modern new buildings right in the heart of the city.  The size, architectural detail, and intricacy in and around these buildings is mind blowing.

Golden Temple in Kyoto