Crossing the Rainbow Bridge and Diving Into an Odaiba Tour
The artificial island of Odaiba is one of the primary leisure centers in Tokyo. Originally built for defensive purposes in the mid-19th...
For Fabulous Shoyu Ramen, Head to Junteuchi Daruma
Whether it’s tonkotsu, salt, or miso, you’ll find all kinds of ramen in Tokyo. It is, after all, the capital city of...
Dive into This Sea-side Artists’ Haven: The Onomichi Temple Walk and Literature Path
You know how some places just feel magical? Onomichi is exactly one of those places. Clinging to the face of Mt. Senkoji,...
Indie Cinema in Tokyo: Human Trust, Shibuya
Tokyo Cinema Scene
For expats, the cinema scene in Tokyo takes some getting...
The Okinawa Ferry Voyage: Tokyo to Okinawa Day 14
This is the last day of our trip from Tokyo to Okinawa, but the journey doesn’t stop with the Okinawa ferry. To...
Japanese Hot Pot Guide – Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu
Many types of nabemono 鍋物 or hot pot dishes exist as part of Japanese cuisine and nabe is one of the most...
Fish and Tranquility? You’ve Never Been to Oshima!
The chances are high that you've never been to Fukuoka Prefecture's secluded island of Oshima. In fact, some residents of Fukuoka have...
Fantastic Florals at Nokonoshima Island Park
The Nokonoshima Island Park is a go-to spot for flower and nature enthusiasts on Kyushu. With sweeping...
Best Yakitori in Nakameguro: Kushiwakamaru. The Stick Factory.
When people ask me what to eat in Tokyo, a hundred places immediately race through my mind. But, of course, it all...
Arashiyama’s Luxury Tofu Kaiseki at Shoraian
Arashiyama is one of the most popular sightseeing areas in Kyoto. The wide, rushing Hozu river, towering bamboo, monkey park and quaint...