Selecting Your Mode of Transport Short of full on sci-fi teleportation, Japan’s rail system is second to none. It is, however, a very long country with intriguing destinations for the entire 1600 mile (2500 km) expanse of the main islands from Hokkaido to the southern tip of Kyushu. Your choice of transportation depends entirely on … Read more
Traversing Tokyo Dome – Seeking History, Yomiuri Giants Baseball, and Destination Worthy Ramen In-Country Ticket Agent JAPANBALL TICKETS Ramen Near Tokyo Dome MENSHO TOKYO – 1 Chome-15-9 Kasuga, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0003 (map) Museum At Tokyo Dome THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM – 1 Chome-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004 (map) Where We … Read more
The best experiences are often those you’ve not planned for in advance. Relish the unknown, the new, the unexpected. Each location on this list was found by happenstance. We happened to be hungry and thirsty while passing by these notable, yet unexpected, culinary destinations.
This is likely the scene from a daydream you’ve fostered for sometime. Stroll, drop-jawed, through the quaintness of it all before you pick your spot for a sip and a snack.
Evolved from the tea ceremony, kaiseki is a multi disciplinary performance that choreographs: service, ceramics, calligraphy, flowers, and above all else, a spiritual reverence for the seasonality of regionally significant ingredients.
The road was narrow, residential, and gave us a glimpse into the quiet life of the more rural side of suburban Japan. Ordered and clean, with beautiful ferns happily growing out of canal-like runoff gutters.
We chose to use Jetstar Airline for the domestic flight from Hokkaido’s Chitose (CTS) airport to Osaka’s Kansai airport (KIX). From Osaka it is an easy transfer via JRail Haruka Limited Express train to Kyoto. The trip took a little over an hour and then grabbed a taxi to our hotel. The KYOTO GRANBELL HOTEL … Read more
We love Japanese seafood and we love onsen. With this in mind we decided to start our three week adventure in Japan on the island of Hokkaido. We traveled in May, which means that the cherry blossoms, having already past their prime and fallen to the earth in the rest of the county, were still … Read more
Soft-sided options Both the Timbuk2 Co-Pilot Luggage Roller Suitcase and the Travelpro Platinum Elite Softside Expandable Luggage are great options for travelers who need a reliable and durable luggage. While both suitcases have different features, they both offer plenty of benefits that make them worth considering. The Timbuk2 Co-Pilot Luggage Roller Suitcase is designed with … Read more
Many travelers experience skin dryness after long flights due to the low humidity levels in the cabin. As a result, some travelers use skin hydration products to recover and revitalize their skin. These products often come in the form of moisturizers, serums, or face masks, and typically contain hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or … Read more