More Than Onions: Finding the Heart of Awajishima, Japan
We were on our way to Awajishima, an island known in Japan for its sweet, layered onions. As we began […]
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Can You See Tomorrow? A Japanese Garden’s Quiet Invitation.
For years, I lived just minutes from a secret Japanese garden perched over the sea. I drove past it countless
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
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