Travel. Eat. Cook.
Food is king in Osaka and there is no place better than Namba to surrender your stomach to the gastronomic kingdom. There’s even an expression used to describe Osaka’s obsession with food — “kuidaore,” to eat oneself into financial ruin. Here are some of the …
Oh deer, is city life stressing you out? If you’re visiting Osaka, do plan a half-day trip to the spiritual city of Nara where there are wild deer, gorgeous temples and shrines, and a shop selling the most delicious mochi you will ever eat! From …
For a truly magical escape from the crowded and stressful city life, head to the enchanting mountain village of Shirakawa-go located in north-western Gifu Prefecture of Japan. Its main attraction and village center, Ogimachi (荻町) features several dozen traditional gassho-zukari thatched-roof farmhouses set amongst babbling …
A trip to Kyoto is not complete without making a pilgrimage to Arashiyama to visit its temples and bamboo grove. The beautiful district is at the far west of Kyoto and it takes about 15 to 30 minutes to get there by train or bus. …
When “Memoirs of a Geisha” was first published, readers, including me, were enchanted by the intricate descriptions of a bygone era in Kyoto. Today, the city has retained its ancient charm in the historical Gion district whilst boasting modern conveniences for locals and travelers alike. …
Japan’s public transportation system is convenient and on time (on the dot!), but it can also be rather intimidating and confusing when you are researching it prior to your trip. There’s a lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming to figure …
Seeing cherry blossoms in Japan is definitely on my travel bucket list! My friend Selene has recently returned from a trip to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto with many useful tips and gorgeous photos. She’s a thorough researcher and prepared everything in advance to make the most of …
There’s something magical about snow-capped mountains, and especially so for the symmetrically gorgeous Mount Fuji. Standing at 12,389 feet, Japan’s highest mountain is also an active stratovolcano built up by numerous layers of hardened larva, volcanic ash and pumice. Even though it can get pretty …