What better way to cook up a good time than to get in the kitchen and learn something new? When I took a two-week trip to Japan, I loved trying new foods and learning how to make traditional Japanese favorites like wagashi, character bento boxes, and oyaki. I believe taking a cooking class in Japan […]
Traveling tastebuds: Kyoto matcha WOWBOX
Last month, WOWBOX featured cherry blossom-themed treats from all across Japan. This month, we’re going local! The May WOWBOX is designed to highlight local artisans in Kyoto and the snacks they produce. I was especially excited about this box, since I had the opportunity to visit Kyoto on my 2-week trip through Japan in 2019. […]
Traveling tastebuds: Japanese sakura
I visited Japan in August, long after the final cherry blossom had bloomed for the year. Despite missing the season, I enjoyed the famous sakura in tea and desserts. The blossoms are such a part of the culture that there’s a special Japanese word (hanami) to describe the act of viewing sakura. Every year, 2.9 million travelers visit […]
Sake Voyage: drink up Japanese culture
As a travel blogger, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, “What’s your favorite destination?” And for a long time, I had trouble settling on my top three destinations. After my two-week trip to Japan in 2019, answering that question got a whole lot easier. Japan is a unique combination of completely […]
The best Japan 2 week itinerary
So you’re planning a 2 week trip to Japan? Once you learn about the kawaii fashion, colorful treats, and fascinating history, it’s hard to stay away! After my two weeks in Japan, I was already planning my next trip back to this amazing country. Next time, I’ll plan to spend 3 weeks in Japan– there’s […]
20+ best desserts in Tokyo to satisfy a sweet tooth
Some people follow their heart. I follow my stomach. Japan earned itself a firm spot as number one on my bucket list when I saw the colorful and kawaii desserts of Tokyo pop up on my Instagram feed. I made a map of sweet things to eat in Japan, complete with Japanese candy and traditional […]
The most Instagrammable food tour in Harajuku
These days, everyone’s “doing it for the ‘gram.” From dessert museums to experiential pop ups designed for photographs, visually-inspired experiences are a hit all around the world. And nowhere is that more true than in Tokyo, where kawaii culture reigns and experiences like TeamLab are consistently recommended as one of the top things to do. […]
Awesome outdoor activities in Gunma Prefecture
I’ve been eating my way through Japan. I made cute bento boxes and ate all the kawaii and Instagrammable foods in Tokyo – especially dessert. Then, I ate wasabi ice cream in Shizuoka, soy sauce ice cream in Ibaraki and tried (and didn’t hate) octopus with a quail egg stuffed in its head in Kyoto. […]
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