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 […]
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 […]
Mars Maltage Cosmo Whisky Review (Japan)
It’s been a bitterly cold week here in Edmonton, with the windchill hovering around -30 C. So what better way to keep warm than to have a wee dram of […]
A Visit to Japan’s Nara Deer Park
When my husband and I were planning out our recent trip to Japan, one attraction caught my fancy and wouldn’t let go – Nara Deer Park. A park full of […]
Taking a Day Trip to Himeji Castle, Japan
For some reason, it never occured to me that Japan would have castles. But when my husband and I took a day trip to Himeji Castle, we discovered a side […]