Index Shonenji Temple Lodge Takachiho Gorge Amano-Iwato Shrine Amaterasu Cafe Takachiho Amaterasu Train Ride Kagura – Traditional Folklore Performance It was the morning of the third day of our travel…
Japanese Summers: How to Keep Cool
Japanese summers, the bane of my existence. I’m sweating throughout this time of year. My AC is blasting, but my windows aren’t helping. The humidity keeps getting in and I…
Unmanned Vegetable Stands
A neighborhood can hold many juicy secrets, and I learned that first-hand on my slow walks around random streets. You probably thought I meant scandals and other enticingly sordid affairs….
Ryokan Staycation: Why You Should Do It
Traveling is a means to leave your reality in order to learn about another world. That could mean seeing different popular interior designs, public manners, fashion, Sunday routines, and even…
Get Haunted to Riches
Ever wanted to be instantly rich? I’m sure you had that wish at least once in your life. Of course you can play the waiting game and buy lottery tickets,…