Kuding tea? The Healthiest Bitter Tea Around? Kuding cha has the reputation for being the most bitter tea you can find. I first discovered Kuding Cha, aka Bitter Nail Tea, when living in …

Where to find the best afternoon tea in tokyo One of my favorite indulgences in life is afternoon tea and Tokyo has some amazing afternoon tea options. This article lists several of my …

Tokyo in april | weather & travel tips Spring is one of the most popular times to visit Tokyo, but what is the weather like for Tokyo in April? What should you expect …

Top yokohama hotels near a train station This article discusses the top hotels near a train station in Yokohama, Japan. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, be sure to check out my …

5 things to do in a kawaguchiko day trip from tokyo Taking the Shinkansen from Tokyo Traveling from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko and Mt Fuji is an easy day trip. This article lists five …

How to become fluent in Japanese How do you become fluent in Japanese? Is learning Japanese hard? This article hopes to help answer these questions.  Mastering fluency in any language is an elusive …

Staying at the Park hyatt Tokyo | Is it worth it? Is the Park Hyatt Tokyo worth it? It’s not the cheapest place to stay in Tokyo, but it’s the epitome of Japanese hospitality.  When …

5 Reasons why You Should Travel to Japan in December Traveling to Japan in December is really the perfect time to travel to Tokyo and other parts of Japan. Here are some compelling …

The Ultimate guide on how to travel to yakushima: the best hiking in japan There’s no place like Yakusugiland Yakushima is Japan’s best kept secret. With pristine ancient forests, you easily have the …

How to curse in Japanese For some reason, a ton of people always want to know how to curse in Japanese or any foreign language for that matter. It’s funny and when you’re …