Sushi, Ramen, Gyoza, Yakitori, Okonomiyaki and menchi katsu. If you are wondering what to eat in Tokyo, these 6 food items are a must! People who are visiting Tokyo for the first time can get a taste of classic Tokyo cuisine by indulging in Japan’s most famous food in the best restaurants around the city.… Read the rest
Tokyo, Japan is a sprawling city filled with numerous attractions, beautiful nature and scrumptious cuisine. Within the dynamic districts throughout the city are an incredible number of Tokyo temples and shrines – many of which rank as the top Tokyo places to visit.… Read the rest
Japan is a fascinating country with vibrant cities, historic temples and mountainous landscapes. Although a rather small country, Japan boasts a massive population and an array of delectable cuisine. Most intriguing is the country’s lengthy history and unique (and evolving) culture.… Read the rest
There is no better way to end a long day of sightseeing in Tokyo, Japan than with sake, a Japanese whiskey or Tokyo craft beer. As luck would have it, there are a multitude of Tokyo bars where tired tourists can sip, swirl and chug.… Read the rest
From visiting ancient temples and lush gardens to eating local cuisine and Geisha-spotting, there are an astounding number of things to do in Kyoto, Japan. The history and beauty of Kyoto is simply fascinating. There is so much to see and do, in fact, that choosing which Kyoto garden to visit or what Kyoto shrine to skip can be challenging when planning a Kyoto Itinerary.… Read the rest
When we were planning our trip to Japan, we wanted to experience a little bit of everything: history, city and nature. We got our history lesson in Kyoto, a full dose of city life in Tokyo and for nature we went to Lake Kawaguchi in the Fuji Five Lakes district.… Read the rest
Kyoto, Japan is home to an astounding 2,000 Japanese temples and shrines. Yes, two-thousand. While visiting Kyoto temples was high on our list of things to do in the city, we had no intention – or ambition – to see them all (because there is actually more to do and see in Kyoto!).… Read the rest
Tokyo, Japan is a buzzing city unlike any other place we have visited. The city is massive – and each neighborhood is unique. Dotted with famous Tokyo must-see sights – like Sensoji Temple and the Imperial Palace – hidden gems are found in the depths of the sprawling districts.… Read the rest