Kanto (関東) can be translated to the “east of the gateway” and is the most extensive lowland of Japan which makes it also one of the most productive. Fun aside – the katakana-ized version is a region in Pokémon.Keikyu Line in Kanagawa: Quick Train Tips You Need to Know
If you don’t have a reason to go South of Tokyo into Kanagawa, you may never get the opportunity to ride the Keikyu Line. But you may have ridden its …
BentoYa Cooking Vegan Bento Class
Do you know Japanese Bento ( 弁当) ? In Japan, the word has been around since the 13th century. There’s however not a really good way to translate those kanji directly into …
3 Vegetarian Restaurants in Yokosuka & Vegetarian Vocab
For a fairly large city (300K+), it’s taken me awhile to find vege-centric restaurants in Yokosuka. Though I’m not vegetarian at the moment, I definitely crave just vegetables sometimes. Japan …
What is Obon? Japan’s Festival of the Dead
If you are in Japan in August, most likely you will stumble upon a festival in the evening time. Obon – Japan’s Festival of the Dead, was officially from August …
Add 7 Odd Years Quick with Hakone Black Eggs in Owakudani
Japan is full of “only in Japan” type foods. And Kuro Tamago is one of those and, according to local lore, each one will add a whopping 7 years onto …
Visit Striking Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Wind Chime Festival
Kawagoe’s Hikawa Shrine has a 1500 year history but the wind chime festival just started in 2014. Grab a friend and head up to Kawagoe for a day. But, ladies. …
Can you use American money in Japan? Dollar City Yokosuka
Yes, it is possible to use American money in Japan. If you’ve been to Yokosuka, you’ve probably noticed a few signs around the city with a “$”. As much as …
What is Color Ramen? Fantastic Tantanmen in Yokohama
Tenfu (天府) is actually a full-on Szechuan-style, Chinese restaurant complete with hot pots or nabe (definitely a Japanese food to try) but I was introduced to it as “the color ramen …
Find the best simple, fresh Alfresco Dining in Yokosuka
As much as I love Japan, it’s slacking in one area. Alfresco dining. There’s just something about eating outside that makes me happy. Sure, there are beer garden options in …
Find Fun Things to do around Yokosuka: Top 6 Websites
The Internet is an amazing thing but sometimes it’s hard to sift through and find what you really want. Here are my top six websites (outside of this one of …