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POSTED Mon, 10/13/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Find a Quick Bite to Eat amid Beautiful Japanese Gardens at Epcot’s Katsura Grill

Epcot's Japan pavilion is one of the prettiest pavilions in World Showcase. It's also sometimes of one those frequently overlooked pavilions.

Lately though it has become one of my favorite pavilions due in large part to the beautiful and serene gardens. I've found it's always a good place to stop and take a break from the fast-paced touring that can happen when one is visiting Epcot.

And when I do stop in Japan I like to grab a quick bite to eat at Katsura Grill, which is the pavilion's counter service location.

POSTED Mon, 12/09/2013 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Finding a Spot of Calm and Serenity in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

As one tours the World Showcase at Epcot, it's easy to get caught up in the waves of people and even if you have a concrete plan, sometimes the hustle and bustle of the day takes a toll. Suddenly you find yourself a weary world traveler in need of a quiet spot to rest.

The Japan Pavilion is that perfect quiet spot. I will admit that up until very recently this was one pavilion that I usually passed by, unless the kids wanted to visit the Mitsukoshi Department Store. I never stopped and just took in the beauty of the pavilion.

POSTED Mon, 10/07/2013 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Travel Around the World at Epcot and Find Some Great Entertainment along the Way

UPDATE 8/29/2014: As of September 27th, 2014 the World Showcase Players, Off Kilter, and the Spirit of AMerica will no longer be performing at Epcot. You can find more information HERE.

POSTED Wed, 01/25/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Matsuriza: Taiko Drums at Epcot's Japan Pavilion

In the Japanese language "Taiko" means "great drum." For fans and guests of the Japan Pavilion at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park, "Taiko" means you are in for a really great show.

Traditional Japanese Drumming and it's history can be "traced back for centuries as a way to reflect the spirit and essence of the Japanese people during religious ceremonies, harvest festivals and even on the battlefield." Drums were used to give orders, set a marching pace and the raise morale of Japanese fighting troops.