Hiroshima was the first military target of a nuclear weapon in history, on August 6, 1945. Most of Hiroshima was destroyed, and by the end of the year, between 90,000 and 166,000 people had died as a result of the blast and its effects. We first went to the top floor of Hiroshima Orizuru Tower, […]
Odysseys Unlimited prides itself on the “Unique Experiences” it provides to travelers. I certainly enjoyed these experiences. Some of these experiences, such as visits to a Sake Brewery, a traditional Japanese washi papermaking place, and the 16th-century craft of applying gold leaf to objects (where we each made a bowl), were enjoyable but did not
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After three thwarted attempts, I finally made it to Japan! In 2017, we toured India with our friends Knute and Mazal, using the Odysseys Unlimited tour company. We had a great time; our tour guide was wonderful, and the tour company did an excellent job. So we planned a 2020 trip to Japan, again
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