The beer story in Japan was something of a mixed bag. After discovering a thriving and incredible craft beer scene in Korea, I had high hopes going in. While...
Hiking and Spelunking Around Fujisan
While the mountain itself is obviously the primary draw, the region around Mt. Fuji is not lacking for areas to explore and natural beauty to discover. The whole area...
Mt. Fuji is Very Photogenic
You can take amazing photographs all over Japan; however Mt. Fuji still deserves special recognition. This mountain – the tallest in Japan, at 3,776 meters (12,388 ft) – stands...
Travel Day in Japan – Osaka to Mt. Fuji
Japanese public transportation is world-renowned – during our month in the country, we definitely learned why. Apart from taking a van ride to the airport on our way out...
Buying Crazy Things (in Crazy Ways) in Japan
More than any country we’ve visited – US excluded, of course – Japan is a country that really seems to enjoy consumption. Even as Americans who are used to...
A Day Among The Deer – Exploring Nara, Japan
These days, Nara Japan is famous for one major thing. Wild, yet tame deer roam throughout the entire city among the crowds of tourists. For 100 yen ($0.75 USD)...
Japanese Cuisine – More Than Just Sushi
(Of course, there’s plenty of sushi too) Japan’s culinary landscape is nothing short of incredible. While most in America are aware of the major dishes – sushi and ramen...
Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Sakura – or Cherry Blossom – season is a pretty big deal in Japan. The government actually publishes a cherry blossom forecast to help people plan! While the specific...
Feeding Monkeys by Hand at Iwatayama Park
The Arashiyama District in Kyoto, Japan is home to Iwatayama Park, a unique area where hundreds of wild Japanese Snow Monkeys exist peacefully alongside humans. The monkeys are definitely...
Ancient Temples, Shrines, and Palaces in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto was originally settled in 794 AD, and was the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Needless to say the city is packed full of ancient historical sites,...
