My Wife Went without Me (and I Can’t Stop Thinking about It) – Kurashiki
My wife, son, and I were talking together a couple of weeks ago on the Line app. We were talking […]
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The Door Next to the Lunch Line: Would You Peek Inside?
The line for the best local meal in town is long, leaving you with plenty of time to explore the
The Japanese 3.5-Star Secret: Plus 4 Apps Locals Rely On
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my travels across Japan, it’s that going digital is the key to unlocking
Why You’ll Love Exploring Japan’s Supermarkets and Depachika
It’s just after noon in Osaka, and the air above ground smells like takoyaki and car exhaust. I step into
7 Fall Foods Japan Can’t Wait to Eat Every Year
Japan in the fall is a feast for the senses. The air turns crisp, the maple leaves start to glow,
🚽 Why Japan’s Toilets Will Change How You Travel
One of the most universal travel problems has nothing to do with lost luggage or long lines. It’s that desperate,
If I Go to Japan Again, I’d Definitely Visit This Place
When most travelers picture Japan, three places usually come to mind: the neon lights of Tokyo, the ancient temples of
Inside Ryusendo: A Hidden Japanese Underworld
Would you dare enter one of Japan’s deepest caves? That question was on my mind as I stepped into Ryusendo,
Ginzan Onsen: Like a Scene from Japan’s Studio Ghibli Town
What does your dream trip to Japan look like? Maybe it’s wandering through neon-lit cities, or finding serenity in a
A Must-Try Experience for Your Japan Trip – Wanko Soba
The noodles just kept coming! I’ve always loved soba, those brownish-gray buckwheat noodles popular in northern Japan. I like them