Exploring Kyoto, Japan with the 'Last Samurai' — Joe Okada!
I experienced a different and unique side of Kyoto with the ‘Last Samurai’, Joe Okada as I came along on his Cool Kyoto Walking Tour in Japan!
NOTE: Not a lot of people know that real samurais NO longer exist in Japan — the whole lifestyle and system have long disappeared ever since the late 1800s because the emperor favored a more modern western-style army.
Nevertheless, what we can rather find solace in (apart from the existence of museums for appreciating the tradition) is that there are still some people in Japan who try to emulate the swordsmanship of the samurais — such as Joe Okada! Hence, the title "Last Samurai" is more of a bestowed title upon him due to his skills.
(TRIVIA: Joe trained people who made it on the Guinness World Records!)
⑇ Wanna read in detail how my 2017 travel year went? Read here: https://iamaileen.com/2017-travel-year-review-4th-anniversary/
⑇ HOW am I able to travel this much? Read here: https://iamaileen.com/how-i-can-afford-to-travel-around-the-world/
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