Exploring everything Japan has to offer
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 …
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 …
Slowly but surely I’m finding more and more vege-centric restaurants. I may not be a vegetarian anymore, but I’m still a big proponent of vegetables. Which surprisingly enough, are hard …
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 …
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. …
Table fees. What in the world is that? You may notice it as a small print on some foreign–friendly menus while you are out enjoying some Japanese delicacies, or the …
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 …
There are many things to consider for what you want in an airline loyalty program. No two travelers are exactly alike and therefore, there are different perks depending on the …
Visiting Nara and need a suggestion for where to eat? A stone’s throw from Kintetsu Nara Station in 東向北商店街 (Higashimukita shopping district), Sakura Burger is a great place either pre- …
You’ve done it. You’ve made it to Japan. But if you’re like many American’s (and I’m sure elsewhere as well), you don’t have an unlocked phone and need access to …