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Aztecas Yokosuka - Best Mexican in Yokosuka
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Aztecas Yokosuka – Best Mexican in Yokosuka?

You may recall, that I love Mexican Food. So much so, that if my last meal could only be one cuisine, it would be Mexican. When I was turning 5, …

White Day: Japan's reverse Valentines Day
Japan Living Savvy

What is White Day? Japan’s weird reverse Valentine’s Day

If you recall my article on Valentine’s Day in Japan, then you’ll remember that it was purely girls giving chocolate. How’s that fair?! You may ask.  May I present to …

The Tested Art of Finding a Trashcan in Japan Delivered
Japan Living Savvy

The Tested Art of Finding a Trash Can in Japan Delivered

Are you use to with streets lined with trashcan to dispose of your used items? Not the case in the land of the rising sun.  There is a fine art …

See 4 Amazing Snow Festival not just Hokkaidos largest with picture of star wars exhibit at sapporo snow festival
Destinations in Japan / Hokkaido (北海道)

See 4 Amazing Snow Festival not just Hokkaido’s largest

Sapporo Snow Festival is the largest winter festival in Hokkaido but don’t waste a trip to Japan’s largest without seeing some of the others as well! Conveniently, there are FOUR …

12 Wonderful Sights to Fall in Love with Nara
Destinations in Japan / Kansai (関西地方) or Kinki Region (近畿地方)

12 Wonderful Sights to Fall in Love with Nara

Nara is not just for the deer! A quick hour train ride from either Kyoto or Osaka, if you love history, you want to spend at least a full day …

Valentines Day in Japan
Japan Living Savvy

Valentine’s Day in Japan: Strange Twists on Western Culture

Valentine’s Day in Japan is celebrated on February 14th just like the rest of the world. However, the similarities may stop there. Of all the twists on Western culture, I think …

Cat Street キャットストリート in Tokyo
Destinations in Japan

You Need to Know Hidden Cat Street in Tokyo, Japan

Slightly off the beaten path and away from the craziness of Takeshita Dori in Harajuku is Cat Street. Paralleling Omotesando and it’s high end shopping, this windy, narrow street with …

Top 3 Best Kaitenzushi or Sushi-go-round in Yokosuka
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Top 3 Best Kaitenzushi or Sushi-go-round in Yokosuka

The internet may have you believe that Japan is super expensive for food. Not even! With so many different Japanese foods to try, there are plenty of options on a …

Driving in Japan-What you need to know banner
Japan Living Savvy

Driving in Japan Survival: 8 Things you need to know

Even though DiC tried to trick all of America’s youth by flipping the screenshots on Sailor Moon (anyone else remember that?!), Japan drives on the left-hand side. For us right-siders, …

Thoughts on the Rare Chance of an Owl Cafe in Japan
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Thoughts on the Rare Chance of an Owl Cafe in Japan

Japan is well-known for having a myriad of animal cafes. Dogs and cat cafes seem logical when apartments are small and often don’t allow animals. The health benefits of owning …

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