We meet again, Osaka. Nothing makes me more satisfied than a repeat visit to a place I like. This whole travel social media boom has turned the beauty of traveling into a check list mania of one-hit wonders. Which I’m guilty of, to be honest. But the older I get, the more I evolve, and…
Tag: Japan
What’s your favorite country?
This is my most frequently asked question. Even at this moment, I still have a hard time answering it. To be fair to myself and to the questioner, I would default to a top five answer. And to be quite honest, I give different answers every time depending on my mood. It’s a tricky question,…
Japan: Nara’s Famous Residents
One of the cities that struck me most in Japan was its first capital, Nara. Sure, I love all of the other better known cities of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto but I found Nara’s underrated appeal raw and unique. I don’t think a lot of people outside Asia know about this old treasure and I haven’t…
Food Guide: Japanese Food
and why I’m turning Japanese. If you think you love sushi, think again. If you haven’t been to Japan and you’re a self-proclaimed sushi addict, then you’ve been living a lie. I’m no sushi expert and I don’t even consider myself sushi crazy but there’s a reason why it originated in Japan: They know how…