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 […]
15 Delicious 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]