Asia

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 …

When I planned my trip to Japan, I hoped to see and do as much as possible. I filled my schedule with food and activities and foodie activities. But a …

Japan is a contradiction of old and new. Kawaii and traditional. Walking through a shop on one of Kyoto’s main streets, music blares that sounds like a child’s toy, played …

Ibaraki is a special place. Just over an hour from Tokyo by train, it’s a perfect escape from the bright lights and fast pace of the big city. This is …

While Japan is famous for its green tea in general, if you want to visit the epicenter of the tea movement, you’ll need to visit Uji, Kyoto. Here, tea is …