The Midnight Panic I Caused my Japanese Host Mother at Christmas
You’ve seen the Christmas decorations in Japanese stores. The KFC Santa suits. The strawberry cakes in bakery windows. So when […]
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The Castle Everyone Visits vs. the One You Should
I was driving through the Wakayama countryside, feeling that realization that I was in the middle of nowhere. I knew
Japan’s 3 Fall “Thanksgivings” (+ the travel trap nobody warns you about)
While you’re preparing for Thanksgiving, something fascinating is happening in Japan: they’ve just celebrated their THIRD three-day weekend of the
My Wife Went without Me (and I Can’t Stop Thinking about It) – Kurashiki
My wife, son, and I were talking together a couple of weeks ago on the Line app. We were talking
The Door Next to the Lunch Line: Would You Peek Inside?
The line for the best local meal in town is long, leaving you with plenty of time to explore the
The Japanese 3.5-Star Secret: Plus 4 Apps Locals Rely On
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my travels across Japan, it’s that going digital is the key to unlocking
Why You’ll Love Exploring Japan’s Supermarkets and Depachika
It’s just after noon in Osaka, and the air above ground smells like takoyaki and car exhaust. I step into
7 Fall Foods Japan Can’t Wait to Eat Every Year
Japan in the fall is a feast for the senses. The air turns crisp, the maple leaves start to glow,
🚽 Why Japan’s Toilets Will Change How You Travel
One of the most universal travel problems has nothing to do with lost luggage or long lines. It’s that desperate,
If I Go to Japan Again, I’d Definitely Visit This Place
When most travelers picture Japan, three places usually come to mind: the neon lights of Tokyo, the ancient temples of