Ambling Asakusa Tour: A Tour of Old Tokyo Part 3
After a leisurely boat ride along the Sumida River, you will arrive in Asakusa. The history of this neighborhood dates back to...
A Jog through Okinawa World: Okinawa Without a Car Day 3
We returned from island life to the Okinawan mainland with a day to kill. Soon we would be up at a resort...
The Okinawan Resort Life: Okinawa Without a Car Day 4
For many travelers to Okinawa, lazing around at a resort is their main purpose. Okinawan resorts line much of the mainland coast,...
The Churaumi Aquarium: Okinawa Without a Car Day 5
On the last day of our Okinawa trip, we decided to commune with sea life at the Churaumi Aquarium.
Backpacking Through Japan – An Overview
In the spring of 2019, my fiancée and I spent three weeks backpacking from Tokyo to Okinawa. Traveling over 2000 kilometers using...
Sightseeing in Shibuya – Walking the Big Two Part 1
Shibuya and Shinjuku are the two biggest urban centers in Tokyo and two of the liveliest. They’re the most traversed transit hubs...
Touring Harajuku – Walking the Big Two Part 2
Between Shibuya and Shinjuku is the sprawling greenery of Yoyogi Park that dominates much of the city center. The park is home...
Exploring Shinjuku – Walking the Big Two Part 3
If Shibuya is the current center of development, commerce, and shopping, Shinjuku is the stalwart urban hotspot. A bit larger, a bit...
One of the Best Beaches Near Tokyo: A Day Trip To...
I’d been feeling under the weather for a few days; sore chest, dry throat, trouble sleeping. So when friends invited me to...
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...