“The perfect park is a rare thing, you can spend your whole life looking for it, and it wouldn’t be a wasted life” – Last Samurai probably?
Taking the Camellia Line ferry from Fukuoka to Busan!
The Camellia Line is one of many ferries that provide transportation between Japan and Korea. Here’s how my Fukuoka to Busan trip went down!
Osaka Expo 2025 – where culture, technology, and lifestyle unite
Here at the Osaka Expo, the world gathers to showcase the latest lifestyle, tech, and cultural trends of their home country.
Hotel Hakata Place provides a lovely stay by the Sea of Japan
A short walk from Hakata Shinkansen Station, Hotel Hakata Place on Fukuoka’s coast provides a pleasant stay before your boat to Busan!
These gourmet ekiben will make your bullet train trip luxurious!
I’ve written about ekiben or “train station lunch packs” before, but had to do a piece on these luxurious gourmet ekiben from Kyoto Station!
Exploring Japan on bicycle is the best way to appreciate its beauty
Japan’s bicycle culture is really one of the most sophisticated in the world with about half the population cycling as a means of commuting.
Enjoying the many views of Mt. Fuji on the Kawaguchiko bus
The bus ride from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko station is more than just a transfer, it’s an experience that offers extraordinary views of Mt. Fuji!
Indulging in the vast spectrum of feeds at New Chitose Airport
Formerly known as Sapporo Airport, New Chitose Airport is Hokkaido’s main aviation point for arrivals, departures, and delicious feeds!
Admiring the dazzling Christmas lights at Sapporo Station
Disembarking from Sapporo Station during the winter will instantly cast you into the Christmas spirit with its beautiful bright lights!
Sapporo’s Maruyama Park takes on an all-new look in winter
Maruyama Park is practically unrecognizable in winter as Hokkaido prefecture becomes completely blanketed in pure white snow.
Nishinari – the untold story of Osaka’s most ghetto town
Nishinari is a low socioeconomic neighborhood with a humble community. Originally a “dangerous town,” its reputation has since been reformed.