Irashaimase minna-san! That is probably the first thing you hear upon entering a food place or a retail shop in Japan. The people who come to greet you wear these warm, cheerful smiles that can…
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The Most Popular Hangover Foods in 10 Countries!
For as long as there has been alcohol, there has been a global search for the perfect cure to that pesky hangover, something to take the pain away, to re-hydrate the body and to knock…
Why Everyone Should Visit Tokyo
A city of epic proportions in more than one sense of the word, Tokyo is both a fun and an enlightening destination. The capital city of Japan often feels like an alien land to most…
Rediscover what it means to be human in Okinawa in 2017
With each passing year, it seems like the world is continuing to speed up exponentially. For many, it is approaching a pace that is wearing them out well before their time. More than ever, we…
How to find out interesting things to do in Tokyo
If you’ve ever been to Tokyo, then you know it’s a pretty overwhelming task to plan where to stay, how to get around, what to see, etc. The metro system is one of the largest…
Amazing Okinawa, Japan’s Sub-Tropical Treasure!
Most people don’t know it, but Japan actually has a few sub-tropical islands south of the main islands and close to Taiwan. They are currently promoting travel to the region and have created some great videos to go…
5 Amazing Travel Pictures from Amateur Photographers
Looking for some inspiration heading into the upcoming summer holiday season? The following are some of the most amazing travel pictures that I have seen from amateur photographers over the past few months. I’ve shared…
Best Places to Ski in Japan: Niesko!
While spring is well underway throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer not far behind, now is the time to be talking about taking a ski holiday to one of…