Why “Bye-bye Panda” Means So Much to Me (and Shirahama, Japan)
“Bye-bye Panda.” For years, this was the sweet, familiar phrase from my young son at the end of every magical […]
Attractions
Why Expo Osaka Belongs on Your Travel to Japan 2025
Sometimes, when I close my eyes and think of Osaka, I don’t just picture the dazzling lights of Dotonbori, the
Top 3 Places Travelers Should See in Wakayama Japan
We chose to drive the curvy roads up into the heart of Wakayama, Japan. We were headed to the top
Off Japan’s Beaten Path: A Story of Tragedy, Kindness, and Connection
The sea raged with a fury that threatened to swallow everything in its path. Around midnight on September 16, 1890,
Uji: A Peaceful Paradise Just Beyond Kyoto’s Crowds
The first time I saw the golden Phoenix Hall reflected in its mirror pond, I understood why Byodo-in appears on
Sandanbeki – Japan’s Secret Pirate Cove: More Than Just Gold Awaits…
Since you’ve been following my adventures in Japan, you know I’m always searching for those off-the-beaten-path experiences, the stories whispered
Is Kyoto Worth It? (Let’s Be Real about the Crowds)
Okay, so let’s talk about Kyoto. It’s a city in Japan everyone wants to visit, right? Postcard-perfect temples, serene gardens,
Experience the Magic of the Sapporo Snow Festival
The Sapporo Snow Festival (さっぽろ雪まつり) It’s on my bucket list! Is it on yours? Of all the places I’ve been
Visit the Southernmost Tip in Honshu, Japan
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you
How Much Would It Cost to Spend 5 Days in Tokyo?
You might be surprised to know that Japan recently ranked as the #1 country to visit (according to October edition