If you’ve ever asked a Japanese local about Saitama, they probably said that there’s nothing there. Saitama is the only prefecture in Japan not known for anything special—there’s even been…
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….
Japanese Farmer: Agricultural Experience
I did it. I packed my under armor sports bag and put on as many clothes as I could fit in and drove to Fukushima to become a Japanese Farmer….
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…