A Guide to Namba and Dotonbori, Osaka After Dark
Any visit to Osaka, Japan must include a walk through its Namba and Dotonbori districts after dark. The massive flashing neon signs, hoards of people, and all the sights, sounds Continue Reading →
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15 Must-Try Foods You Need to Eat in Japan
What foods would I recommend to eat in Japan if you’ve never visited before? The short answer is – everything! One of the greatest things about traveling to a new Continue Reading →
Ginkaku-ji – The Temple of the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto
Not to be confused with Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Ginkaku-ji is the Temple of the Silver Pavilion. Despite the name though, it’s not actually covered in silver leaf. In Continue Reading →
Kinkaku-ji – The Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, located in Kyoto, is one of those sites you have to see to believe. It manages to exist in its Continue Reading →
Make Your Own Soup at the Cup Noodles Museum!
There are very few pre-packaged meals that are as simple as cup noodles. You just peel back the foil-lined lid, pour in hot water, cover and wait. Within a few Continue Reading →
What to Know Before You Go to a Maid Cafe in Japan
If you go to Japan, one unique experience that may or may not be on your list of things to do is to visit a maid cafe. My husband and Continue Reading →
A Sweets-Filled Lunch at Karafuneya, Kyoto
While doing research for our recent visit to Japan, one “must-do,” food-wise, stood out for me in particular. We absolutely had to stop in at Karafuneya, a coffee shop specializing Continue Reading →
Taking a Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo
On our recent trip to Japan, Mark and I booked an entire week in Tokyo. We were a little worried that it might be a bit too long in one place Continue Reading →
The Weird and Wacky World of Japanese Gashapon Toys – Part 2
Last week I talked about some of the gashapon capsule toys that Mark and I discovered while travelling through Japan. We brought back quite a variety, ranging from adorable to Continue Reading →
Exploring the World of Japanese Gashapon Vending Machines – Part 1
Do you remember the mystique and excitement of vending machines when you were a child? They were full of candy, bubble gum and various toys, and utterly irresistible. You probably Continue Reading →