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Domino's Japan Arrived -See American Pizza surprise you
Food & Brew

Domino’s Japan Arrived – See American Pizza surprise you

I adamantly refused to eat Domino’s Japan pizza, or any delivery pizza for that matter, until my appendicitis and a friend from the states ordered me some as I couldn’t …

Imperial Palace Bridge and Garden
Destinations in Japan / Chugoku region (中国地方) / Kansai (関西地方) or Kinki Region (近畿地方)

Speed run: Kansai and Western Honshu, Japan

Memorial Day. Three days. Disasters at work but one of my coworkers graciously filled in so that I could do my speed run as planned. The mission? Kansai and Western …

sun rising over the ocean
Japan Living Savvy

What to look for when buying sunscreen in Japan

Summer time in Japan.  Translation: scorching sunshine. You’ll want to be protected when you are outside watching festivals, like Yosakoi. There’s a reason Obon happens at night after all! Do I …

MOS BURGER - Experiencing Japanese Fast Food
Food & Brew

Introducing 3 Fun Facts on Popular MOS Burger

While it may remind you of a popular chain in the United States, MOS Burger was born in Japan. If you are looking for a quick option for food and …

Sakura Lounge
Travel Savvy

4 Reasons to visit JAL Sakura Lounge Narita Airport

If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram (and if you aren’t, you should be!), you’ve seen my posts about the JAL Sakura Lounge at Narita Airport. You may …

Best Argentina-style BBQ in Sakuragicho Yokohama
Food & Brew

Best Argentina-style BBQ in Yokohama-Hanasaki Butchers Store

While 花咲 (Hanasaki) Butchers Store is super close to Sakuragicho Station, it’s not on the main thoroughfare. If you haven’t figured it out yet, I love going off the beaten path …

Keikyu Love Train
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Finding the Love Train on the Keikyu Line in Tokyo Japan

Keikyu Love Train? What’s a love train?  Get your mind out of the gutter! The Love Train is another limited time item in Japan during the month of February.  It coincides …

How to Make Your Own Cup Noodles at CupNoodles Museum Yokohama
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

How to Make Your Own Cup Noodles: CupNoodles Museum Yokohama

I’ve come across many food “attractions” in Japan.  One of those, is the CupNoodles Museum, or as Yokohama’s Official Visitor Guide calls it “an interactive food education facility”. The first …

Addresses in Japan: How to Read them
Japan Living Savvy

Addresses in Japan: Useful Advice to Find your Way

Where am I? How do I find this place? What in the world is this address?! Very common questions while getting around in Japan.  Throw out your western understanding of …

Know the Lingo and What to Expect: Hair Salons in Japan
Japan Living Savvy

Hair Salons in Japan: Useful phrases and what to expect

Everyone needs their hair cut or styled at some point. What to do in Japan? Oh, just passing through? You might want to go for the experience of hair salons …

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