Asia/Oceania

Japan as a country is very well connected by public transportation. In cities you are basically covered and even small towns are reachable provided you …

Many thanks to my dear friend Miyuki for translating this letter, and for everything. May tomorrow be all that you dreamed and more. For English, …

Noodles are a staple in many countries, and loved by many more. It’s fair to say that among the diversity of Japanese food, noodle dishes …

A trip to Nakano in central Tokyo will have your expectations of icy treats elevated to a whole new level (literally). Tucked away on the …

Showa Kinen Kōen (昭和記念公園 – Showa Memorial Park) was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the former Emperor Showa’s reign. Covering an area of …

There’s nothing better than a good road trip! Earlier this week we hit the road to enjoy the beautiful Japanese Autumn colors in Karuizawa (軽井沢). …

Train stations are usually just a transport hub, the means to get where we actually want to go. However, the unveiling of the newly-renovated Tokyo …

There are very few situations where I feel trapped. Trapped in my own skin. No way to break out. But this was one of them. …

Thankful to be off the bus, we grabbed our backpacks and headed into town to complete our first order of business in any new place: …