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 …
Christmas in Japan: Your Guide to the Differences
Christmas in Japan is a completely unique occasion. To be expected for a country that totes a 1% Christian population. Don’t worry though, there are some similarities to get you …
Japanese Toilets & the Public Toilet Situation in Japan
Depending on where you have travelled in the world, I’m sure you’ve seen some pretty scary toilet situations. Places where there is no toilets to be found. Places you wouldn’t …
Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle – Japanese Castle Tour
I’m calling it, Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle 備中松山城 is the oldest of the twelve original Japanese castles. Not to be confused with Marugame Castle (丸亀城) which is the oldest on Shikoku. Or …
Marugame Castle – Japanese Castle Tour
Castle number 4 of my made-up castle tour to see 6 of the 12 remaining Edo castles was the last stop on 四国 Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main …
Uwajima Castle – Japanese Castle Tour
Uwajima Castle, 宇和島城, was Japanese Castle No. 2 for my castle tour weekend. One of the 12 remaining pre-Meiji era castles. It was also built around 1600. Which really, why are …
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 …
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. …