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Hachiko Statue – Shibuya Station

The Bald Traveler Rating: Outside one of the busiest train stations in Tokyo close to the equally busy Shibuya crossing is a bronze statue of a dog that everyone is taking pictures of. Hachiko was a dog in the 1920’s Read more…


Travel Alternatives during Covid-19 Pandemic

During this time of uncertainty especially in the U.S. due to the Surging Covid-19 cases travel can seem like the last thing on your mind. But here at Bald Traveler HQ we are getting anxious from not being able to Read more…


Godzilla Statue – Shinjuku

The Bald Traveler Review: The Godzilla statue is located at the Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku. The Godzilla statue sits on a balcony on the 8th floor of the hotel and is visible from the street. Below the hotel is the Read more…


Japan Travel Log Day 20

Travel Day 20, Tokyo – Phoenix, 4/10/2019 Today was bitter sweet as Sue and I finished packing up and left the hotel around 11:30 AM. The Moxy was a good hotel for us at the end of our stay. Jonathan Read more…


Toda-Ji Temple

The Bald Traveler Rating: Toda-Ji temple is located near Nara Park and houses the largest Bronze Buddha in Japan. The temple complex includes a series of shrines and temples as is common in Japanese temples/shrines where Shinto and Buddhist buildings Read more…


Atomic Bomb Dome

The Bald Traveler Review: The Atomic Bomb Dome is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located close to the Aioi Bridge which was the target of the first atomic bomb drop. The Aioi bridge is a T Shaped bridge which made Read more…


Ueno Park

The Bald Traveler Rating: Ueno Park is a large park located in Ueno next to Ueno station. It is comprised of three main levels, The lower level at the southern end with the pods and Ueno Zoo, the middle level Read more…


Nezu Shrine

The Bald Traveler Rating: Nezu shrine is a Shinto shrine located off a main street in Uneo, Tokyo. The shrine has a series of paths lined with Torii gates and Azalea’s. While the gates are as large as some of Read more…