Exploring Eastern Tokyo – Culture & Fun in the Sumida Ward
Now known primarily among visitors as the home of Tokyo Sky Tree, Sumida ward can easily provide a long weekend's worth of tasty food, Japanese history and culture, shopping, and entertainment. This article introduces five stops worth venturing eastward for.
It Could Only Happen in Japan – My Accidental Language Mishaps
Making mistakes is a great part of learning a new language, but it also helps to not hurt yourself in the process. Here is a language mishap experience I had to encounter so you don't have to.
3 Day Itinerary in Osaka and Kyoto – Where To Go and What to Eat
Three days is a short amount of time if you want to check each and every place in Osaka and Kyoto, but I would like to share the places I have been and will remember fondly.
The Conbini: Japan’s Ultimate Life-Saver
These 24/7 stores are the very definition of convenience. Here you can find the solution to any and every problem concentrated under one roof. Need to print a document for an early morning meeting? Conbini. Hungry and want some instant ramen and bento in the middle of the night? Conbini.
10 Things to Do in Karuizawa, a Unique Mountain Resort Town of Japan
Karuizawa is a beautiful, unique town that feels markedly different from many of Japan’s other famous cities. With its easy access from Tokyo, there is no reason to miss out.
The Top 5 Spots for A Great Day in Nagoya
Ask most tourists what they know about Nagoya and they will probably say...
A Bird's Eye View of Niigata from Toki Messe
Toki Messe building is located centrally in the heart of Niigata City but is a wonderful convenience to be located in the estuary of Shinano River.
Where to Shop in Japan: Essential Fashion Brands for Women
Japanese fashion has always been so interesting and creative to me. Here is a recommendation of female fashion brands in Japan.
Sapporo Factory Christmas Illuminations
If you are visiting Sapporo from November — January, we do recommend taking the trip to Sapporo Factory to view the beautiful gigantic tree.
Holidaying in Kansai for the Physically Challenged
Here are some destination ideas if you are bringing loved ones with mobility issues to Osaka, Kobe, or nearby in Kansai.
Braving the Rain: Strolling Through Kyoto's Gion District
What can you do on a rainy afternoon in Kyoto? The city of course is featuring wonderful museums, a testimony of its central role in Japanese history, culture and art, which you don’t want to miss. But if you really want to dig into the atmosphere of a neighborhood of Kyoto, never mind the rain.
Tokyo: With a travellers' eyes
After almost two years of living in Tokyo, I know, for sure, that I am no longer seeing everything with the same sense of surprise because as I usually call it, I am already part of the landscape. The last few months, lucky me, I have been receiving many guests, who enjoyed going around with and showing them all about the local culture and traditions.