We didn’t know what to expect, but we knew two things for sure: the photos would last forever and, in this life, you can’t take yourself too seriously. Continue reading Our First Kimono Experience at Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
If there’s anything that worried us more than embarrassing ourselves in Japan, it was doing so while naked. We knew we had to experience onsen, a Japanese bathing ritual, but as we searched for nearby locations, it all became very real. Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to the Japanese Onsen
Japan’s coolest city, Tokyo, is more than just a city – it’s more like many cities connected by one of the most sophisticated metro systems in the world (23 wards, to be exact). Here are some of the must-dos if you’re visiting for the first time – but this list only scratches the surface. Continue reading A First-Timer’s Bucket List for Tokyo
I have been enamored with Japanese day-to-day fashion for years – and the case was no different during our trip in spring 2018, right as the weather warmed and the cherry blossoms bloomed. Continue reading What Women in Japan Are Wearing, Spring 2018
Yes, it’s silly. Yes, it’s outrageous. And yes, it’s super touristy – but the Robot Restaurant is an absolute blast for anyone who appreciates unusual nightlife experiences. Continue reading 5 Reasons Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant is Worth a Visit
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