How I Embarrassed Myself in Japan (one wrong word in Japanese)
Making language mistakes in Japan is basically a rite of passage. I know because I’ve made so many of them. […]
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The Unpopular Truth: Why I’d Choose Osaka Over Tokyo Every Time
Most travelers to Japan make the same mistake. They land in Tokyo, spend the bulk of their trip there, and
Dotonbori and The Bridge Where Over 5000 People Jumped into the Canal in Osaka
The first time I visited Dotonbori, I didn’t know what takoyaki was. I stood on the bridge crossing the canal,
Etiquette for Staying in a Japanese Ryokan
My brother was so distracted by the woodwork when we arrived at the ryokan in Shirahama that he walked straight
What a Half-empty Glass Taught Me about Eating in Japan
The first time I went to an Okonomiyaki restaurant, I had no idea what I was doing. The server brought
I Did Car Camping in Japan (and it was perfect)
I have to admit I was skeptical. When my wife first suggested we spend the night in our car during
Two Sides of Osaka Most Tourists Never Find
If you visit Osaka, it’s easy to find yourself moving quickly. Osaka Castle, polished and informative. Dotonbori, glowing with neon
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