Let’s Tour – Sendai: What to eat
Nov 30, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
No review of any part of Japan would be complete without talking about its contributions to the gastronomic scene, and Sendai has definitely done its part, and there are TONS of places to check out local delectables. Beef Tongue Ask any Japanese person anywhere what food Sendai is famous for,...[ Click to read more ]
How to Use your Suica on the Shinkansen
By Jason Gatewood
One of the first things anyone traveling around Tokyo should do is to pick up a Suica or Pasmo transit card. The main advantage being that it speeds entering and exiting the fare gates, and gives a small discount since all transit agencies round up their cash fares to avoid...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s Tour – Sendai: What to see & do
By Jason Gatewood
For a city its size (just over one million people, which is considered small by Japan standards), Sendai has a storied past, steeped in nature, and has a vibrant lifestyle for its citizens. This all adds up to a perfect place to check out if you’re looking for a change...[ Click to read more ]
Fall Festivals in Tokyo
Oct 30, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
Just because the leaves are golden (or gone), and the temperature has fallen, doesn't mean the festival numbers have gone down along with it. As always, you'll be able to eat tasty yatai street food, purchase cool trinkets, and enjoy being outside in the crowd… Just remember to bring your jacket!...[ Click to read more ]
Firewalking at Miyajima 2018
Oct 29, 2018 By Matt Mangham
Japan has a slew of fire rituals, the most famous of which being Kyoto’s famous Daimonji Festival. These festivals, leveraging ancient notions of purification and renewal, continue to draw people even in the modern world. In Hiroshima, November offers two chances for visitors to experience ‘Hiwatari,’ or firewalking. The first...[ Click to read more ]
Get the Seishun 18 Kippu and See Japan on the Cheap!
Oct 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
If there is one thing that Japan does well it is train travel. While the locals take it for granted that trains will be clean, safe and punctual, many of us know that this is not necessarily the norm in other nations. Another fantastic aspect of Japanese travel is the fact...[ Click to read more ]
KidZania Tokyo – Your Kids’ Working Holiday
Oct 13, 2018 By Bert Wishart
What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you spend hours playing doctors and nurses? Did you imitate your school teachers? Did you pretend to be a fireman, a policewoman or a bus driver? At Kidzania, your children can do just that, but for real. Following the...[ Click to read more ]
The Shibuya Stream Complex
Sep 27, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
With its constant stream of people, iconic street crossing, and of course one of the most recognizable canine mascots in the world, Tokyo’s Shibuya district is known worldwide, if not always by name, it arguably best matches the foreign idea of Tokyo. Currently, in the middle of an ambitious building...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Oktoberfest 2018
Sep 26, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Japan loves beer. So it's no surprise there's an Oktoberfest festival happening somewhere at any point in the year. But what about actually IN October? Well, yeah, we got those covered. Greater Tokyo is awash in the amber goodness throughout the...[ Click to read more ]
Tackling Tokyo on Two Wheels
By Jason Gatewood
As sure as you'll find vending machines, convenience stores, and a small shrine in the average Japanese neighborhood, you'll find people traveling around on a bicycle. More everyday transport than pleasure, most Japanese use their bikes to run errands, ferry children to daycare, and get to and from their local...[ Click to read more ]
