Among the many options you have for attractions in Tokyo, Asakusa’s old temple should absolutely be at the top of the list.
In Yokohama, you don’t have to wait until the weekend to shop fresh produce, seafood and other items at a wholesale market.
There’s a massive variety of fast food to eat in Japan, some expensive and some cheaper than others. One place I have been visiting for quite some time is Nakau, a very affordable and delicious chain restaurant.
I pass through the glass vestibule into Coaska Bayside Stores. Up the escalator, and I am met by a steady bustle of shoppers and commuters navigating the mall.
No matter the time of year, you’ll find Japan’s noodle shops stay busy with locals and tourists digging into their bowls.
Akiruno City, about a 30-minute drive from Yokota Air Base, is a popular spot for outdoor activities because of its lush forests and clear rivers.
Yamagata’s Prefecture in Japan’s Tohoku Region is known for its stunning landscapes and execellent snow and hot springs.
In Japan, hopping in a car for a road trip can be a fun and more cost-effective way to travel that hopping on plane or bullet train to explore a big city or faraway destination.
Yoshoku is a catch-all label for foods of western origin that have been infused with Japanese sensibilities, originally a product of ingredient cost, availability, or palatability during the Meiji Period.
As you walk through Komaba’s quiet, tree-lined residential streets, it’s hard to imagine that this area in southwestern Tokyo was once where Edo Era shoguns would hunt wild game with their tamed hawks perched upon their arm.