A Sweet Journey into Kyoto’s Best Matcha Desserts If you love matcha—or even just have a soft spot for green tea...
Kyoto
Your Second Japan Trip: What to Plan Differently
Your Second Trip to Japan: How to Travel Deeper, Smarter, and Better Visiting Japan for the second time is a...
The 5 Japanese Concepts Learned from Your Japan Trip
What temples, shrines, and everyday encounters quietly reveal about Japan's deeper spirit.Japan’s temples, teahouses,...
How to Use Translation Apps with Japanese Staff (Without Stress!)
Japan is an incredible destination, but it’s also a country where English isn’t widely spoken—especially in daily life...
Telling Your Japan Stories So People Actually Want to Hear Them
You just got back from Japan—with photos, memories, and maybe a suitcase full of snacks. But when someone asks, “How...
The Snack List You’ll Wish You Had Before Visiting Japan 🍘
You know Kit-Kat and Hi-Chew, and my regular readers might even know Black Thunder—but I bet you don’t know this,...
The Best Tourist Spots in Osaka 🐙
Osaka is a city full of flavor, humor, and energy. Often overshadowed by Tokyo’s modern sprawl or Kyoto’s timeless...
The Best Tourist Spots in Kyoto ⛩️
Kyoto is often described as the cultural heart of Japan, and it’s easy to see why. Once the nation’s imperial capital...
Tokyo Station Guide: What to See & How to Explore
Tokyo Station is much more than a place to catch a train—it's a complex hub of history, convenience, gourmet food,...