Cheryl Everitt and son Stan ventured to Japan's Kansai region to experience the modern sights, historic temples and amazing accessibility it has to offer.
Japan is a country of contrasts - with traditional buildings next to modern design, a passion for innovation alongside old-fashioned values.
This was perfectly illustrated during the 11 days Stan and I spent in the cities of Osaka, Nara and Kyoto in the Kansai region, known as the cultural centre of Japan. But we also found great accessibility and a genuine desire to help.