Last Updated February 17th, 2020Planning for two weeks in Japan is no easy task. The more you research, the more overwhelming it becomes… Should you focus on the major tourist sites or step off the beaten path? How long should you spend in Tokyo? What about Kyoto? This guide will make these decisions much easier for you. Here’s what you’ll … Read More
Osaka Food Specialties: Top 5 Foods For First Timers
Last Updated February 17th, 2020Like we mentioned in our last Osaka article, Osaka is one of the best food cities in Japan. Food is everywhere, so it’s hard to know where to start. But, never fear, we’ll introduce you to some Osaka food specialties to get you off to a good start. To get started, we will introduce you to … Read More
Fresh Japanese Tofu Will Blow Your Mind
Last Updated March 15th, 2018You probably think you already know about Japanese tofu… You’ve seen it in the grocery store in boxes or in square plastic containers. You know that vegetarian meals often use it as a source of protein. Maybe you love it already or maybe you don’t, but it all seems pretty similar. Well, however you feel about … Read More
What’s TKG (Tamago Kake Gohan)?
Last Updated March 15th, 2018Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG) is one of the simplest (and tastiest) dishes in Japan. It used to be a breakfast staple for many Japanese people but slowly lost out to pastries and other quick food options. It’s basically just rice and egg, but many travelers are turned off by it at first… because it’s made with … Read More
Explore The Hidden Beauty Of Hokkaido, Japan
Last Updated July 13th, 2018As much as we love Tokyo, we also want to show you some of the places a lot of travelers miss. Hokkaido, Japan is one of those places and you shouldn’t miss it. Within a short 1 1/2 hour flight from Tokyo, you can see some of the most scenic parts of Japan. A post shared by … Read More