April is a gorgeous time to visit Japan. With the arrival of spring, you’ll likely see cherry blossoms (sakura) in full bloom in many parts of the country. This is also a great time to enjoy matsuri (festivals), try seasonal foods, or just get outside and enjoy the spring weather. Ready to go? Here are …
Wondering where to stay in Fukui? Whether it’s for an overnight pit stop or a lengthier visit, I’ve got a great recommendation: the Fukui Manten Hotel Ekimae. They offer clean, comfortable accommodations and excellent service which was just what I needed after a day of exploring! In this blog post, I’ll cover some of my …
As the former capital of Japan, Kyoto is a popular tourist destination. It’s wonderful to see people flocking to the area to learn about Japanese culture, but the crowds can be overwhelming. If you’re in the area and need a break, you might check out some of the best places for forest bathing in Kyoto. …
Wondering where to stay in Kyoto? The former capital of Japan is a popular tourist destination despite becoming a bit of a ghost town in recent years due to the pandemic. If you’re planning a trip, you’ll soon discover that it’s one of the busiest Japanese cities. That’s why I prefer a clean, modern hotel …
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Looking for a list of the best shrines in Osaka? There are many! This is a very popular topic, so you\’ll find a lot of blog posts and articles with different recommendations. For the purpose of this post, I\’ll be sharing some I\’ve visited recently and I\’ll update as I continue to explore. The ones …
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The arrival of spring is one of the most exciting times in Japan. This time of year marks the beginning of cherry blossom season, which is popular among Japanese people and tourists. The mild weather makes it a perfect time to get out and explore most areas of the country without needing to bundle up. …
When we tackled Cannibal at Lagoon in Utah, which was the tallest, fastest, steepest dive coaster, we knew which roller coaster we wanted to ride next: Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland. This incredible ride held the world record for the steepest in the world for a long time. Are you ready to ride? We’ll answer the …
Years ago, I’d heard about a record-breaking roller coaster in Japan. Back then, the ride seemed both too far and too scary to ever try. More than two decades later, I’d conquered my fear of roller coasters and was able to hop on board. How did it go? This post will answer the question: How …
This will be a short post, but we thought we\’d share our big news. After years of planning and dreaming, we moved to Japan! We had hoped it would be sooner, but the pandemic stopped us in our tracks. Now that things have reopened, we\’ve found our way to our new home. The trip itself …
When I was five years old, I have a distinctive memory of riding Matterhorn Bobsleds, and I had a lot of mixed emotions about it. Nevertheless, I took my own kids on it years later and…the younger daughter (five years old at the time, just like I had been!) had a lot of mixed feelings …
