Are Reservations Required? Yes!! They can be difficult to get, but not impossible. Can I Purchase Tickets at the Museum? …
Continue reading “Basic Information About Visting the Studio Ghibli Museum in Japan”
Beginning Tuesday 11 October, Japan will officially ‘open’ again to visa-free tourism (for 68 countries including the U.S.) without requiring …
The Kansai region of Japan is home to many of the country’s oldest temples. Kiyomizudera, translated as the Temple of …
The Japanese word “omiyage” translates roughly to souvenir or gift. Omiyage is an item that is traditionally given as a …
Brief Background Marunouchi takes its name from “within the circle” and dates back to the 14th century and is located …
Have you ever come across the above figurine and wondered why or why not it typically has one eye on …
One of the strangest things I encountered in Japan during my first trip was trying to figure out how to …
Continue reading “Japanese Food Tips: Ordering Ramen With a Food Ticket”
Hello Everyone! Today I have a story from a my 2005 trip to Japan. I know, I know it was …
Sumo is the official sport of Japan and one of the most ancient. For those in the West, the word …
The Japanese tea ceremony is absolutely something you may want to consider experiencing for yourself. Called sado in Japanese, it …
