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Dieting While Traveling in Japan
Japanese food is just amazing, isn’t it? There are so many foods to try and often so little time in the country! But if you’re trying not to fall off your healthy bandwagon while visiting Japan, it’s not always so easy. While traditional... -
KagaWow! Japan’s Smallest Prefecture Kagawa and All Its Glory
Kagawa might not be the first prefecture you think of when you think of Japan. Sure, there’s Tokyo and Kyoto, but we all know them! If I told you that despite being Japan’s smallest prefecture, little Kagawa has an amazing garden, great ... -
Airport Procedures When Entering Japan
So you're entering Japan, how exciting! Whether you're coming in for work, school, or travel, you're about to enter an unforgettable experience. But before we get ahead of ourselves here, you've got to enter the country. Let's see what i... -
Leaving Japan Temporarily as a Resident
When you’re living in Japan, chances are you’ll have to leave and come back at some point. Whether you’re going out for vacation, a business trip, or visiting your home country, just about every foreign resident living in Japan long term... -
Okinawa Without a Car- Part 2- Beyond Naha City
Last time I talked about the fact that many people, both Japanese and foreign residents here, will assert that you need a car to enjoy Okinawa, but I disagree! In Part 1, I wrote all about Okinawa’s capital city Naha, so this time I’ll w... -
Okinawa Without a Car- Part 1- Naha City
Have you ever heard of Japan’s tropical paradise Okinawa? If you haven’t, you’re missing out! But if you have, one thing you’ve probably heard time and time again is “You need a car.” People swear that you need a car as soon as you step ... -
The Only Japanese Restaurant Guide You’ll Ever Need, Part 2: Nutrition and Other Tips
So you're going to Japan and of course you're gonna eat out, but you might have some questions–I don't blame you! Last time we talked all about how to order in a restaurant, so this time I want to tell you some etiquette, tips, and cultu... -
The Only Japanese Restaurant Guide You’ll Ever Need, Part 1: Ordering and Policies
Your first time in a Japanese restaurant can have you feeling a whole range of emotions ranging from excited to intimidated. Well, there’s good reason to be excited, because your food is almost guaranteed to be scrumptious, so let’s see ... -
Japanese Teiki-ken (Commuter Passes): Your Ultimate Guide to Big Savings & Easy Travel
We all know about Japanese trains and how amazing they are. Most of us know about the train passes that tourists can get when visiting Japan, too. But did you know about monthly commuter passes? You can save big time by buying monthly tr... -
Hiroshima- Skip Crowded Osaka and Come Here!
Of course we've all heard of Hiroshima because of the atomic bomb dropped on the city during World War II, but if you think the city must be all doom and gloom, that couldn't be farther from the truth! In addition to the bomb memorials a...