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8 Must-See Places in Tokyo for Tea Lovers – Part 1
T CHING: 8 Must-See Places in Tokyo for Tea Lovers – Part 1 Author: Kei Nishida Kei Nishida compiles a list of tea spots in Tokyo—that are known for several different reasons—to get you prepared for when Japan borders reopen for foreign tourists. Among the recommendations, […]
Making Miso A Farmstay Experience
Arigato Japan Tour-Guide Jordan and wife Satomi had the chance to stay at Minshuku Kuyama (a traditional Japanese Home-Stay) and learn how to make Miso with an expert!
Ramen in Culture
Ramen is enjoyed at any time of day and at any time of year. So is it really so surprising to learn how highly regarded it is? This quintessential Japanese experience is more than just a food, which is why it is so lovingly represented and so voraciously slurped up in all its forms, from the bowl, to the screen, to the page, and even in its own action figures!?!
Travel Safety for Women in Japan
For all travelers and especially women, Japan is a safe country and consistently ranks as one of the countries with the lowest crime rate, world wide. We hear from many of our guests that Japan felt like one of the safest countries they’ve traveled to. People often fall sleep on the train, children in elementary school age take the subway by themselves… It’s not difficult to see that local people value public safety and order.
Harajuku, the most bizarre and colorful neighborhood in Tokyo
BRINDAMOS POR VIAJAR: Harajuku, the most bizarre and colorful neighborhood in Tokyo Author: Tincho Harajuku is the cradle of “kawaii” culture—which means nothing more than cute and adorable. It is the neighborhood where you will find panda-shaped backpacks, biscuits with animal faces or, why not, a […]
The Secrets to Japanese Longevity: A Food Guide
In Japan, it’s not rare to see a street attendant working past retirement, or a kind 80-year-old woman still running her family soba restaurant. It’s a widely known fact that this country has some of the oldest people in the world, falling only behind Hong Kong in life expectancy. Why is this? Could it be the fantastic healthcare system, the high regard that seniors receive, or the fact that many of them remain active, getting up at 6 AM for their daily exercises? Of course these are all contributing factors, but we are missing a pretty important one: food.
A Taste of Okinawa to Bring Home
Okinawa, with its turquoise seas and white sand beaches, touches the heart of anyone who visits. Whether you’re strolling down Kokusai Dori or you’re dipping your feet in the seas of Ishigaki, you want to take a slice of the Okinawan lifestyle back to reality. While Kariyushi (Okinawan aloha shirts) and island made jewelry are lovely baubles, I have found that the best way to show those back home how wonderful a culture is, is to bring back a little taste of their local delicacies…
8 Tokyo Off the Beaten Path Experiences
OTTS WORLD: 8 Tokyo Off the Beaten Path Experiences Author: Sherry Tokyo is the largest city in the world with 37 million people roaming its streets. It’s full of culture, food, art, shopping, and entertainment everywhere you look. If you are a tourist there, it’s hard […]
Hanami, the Fleetingness of Beauty in a Year of Crisis
Memories of fleeting beauty and friendship. All the more important to think about wonderful past experiences and look forward to future chances when this difficult time is behind us. MEMORIES: We laughed and shared stories, talking for hours and hours under the soft rain of sakura petals. It was like a scene straight out of a fairy tale, and a smile comes across my face whenever I recall it….