When you research day trips out of Tokyo, there are a handful of sleepy fishing villages and rural towns, but I was looking for a little more than that to merit the journey out of the city. I was pleasantly surprised when I focused my searched instead on Japan’s natural beauty, and found the remote…
With so much to do and see in the immense country of Japan, it can be difficult to plan a relatively short trip. My eight day itinerary includes stays in the two most popular cities, Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as day trips to see some incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites. I’ve included my original…
If you just missed cherry blossom season in Japan, then don’t fret! The Shiba-sakura (Pink Moss) festival hosts an equally impressive array of flowers, with the pink moss carpeting the ground and a view of Mt.Fuji. This was such a fun day on our family Japan trip, which you can find the full itinerary to…
Packing for a long trip is always tricky, but even more so when you are only bringing a carry on! Since I was only bringing this huge backpack, I didn’t want to lug around anything extra. I pretty much used all the pieces I brought and mixed and matched with many of them. For a…
To most people Japanese fashion means little more to them than kimonos and samurai costumes, and that’s if they can even distinguish Japan from other Asian countries. After visiting Japan, I’ve come to understand that what the Japanese wear is a far cry from what I’d see in my home state, Florida, but definitely not…