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, […]
A Traveler’s Guide to Navigating Japan’s Group Culture
When I get embarrassed, my face turns red. It can feel like the red faces of those snow monkeys I
Avoiding a Head-on Collision with Japanese Culture
Several years ago, while taking a curve too sharply on a Japanese mountain road, I nearly caused a head-on collision.
Nagano Winter Guide: From Hidden Gems to Snow Monkey Encounters
If you have a Japan trip planned in the winter, you must consider Nagano. Although Nagano is known for winter
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
New Year’s Charm: Japan’s Festive Traditions
If you want to see inside Japanese culture, all you need to do is be a fly on the wall
Japan’s Clever Holiday Marketing Secrets
Would you believe that millions of Japanese people eat Kentucky Fried Chicken at Christmas? It might seem like a reasonable
Visit Koya San Instead of Kyoto
Kyoto, as well as much of Japan, is experiencing a tourist boom. It’s a beautiful place filled with cultural history
Make Japanese Food at Home
Despite my best efforts at cooking Japanese food, it never seems to come out as good as what my Japanese
Include Arima Onsen Village in Your Trip to Japan
You have decided to go to Japan and have set your travel dates. You want to see many famous places