Take a stroll through Sagano Bamboo Forest
One of Kyoto's most popular tourist attractions is the Sagano Bamboo Forest. Although it's located a bit out of the way from the central Kyoto area, travelers don't seem to mind making the hour long trek out to Arashiyama to
Feeding deer in Nara Park
As a huge animal lover, I always look for things to do while traveling that involve experiences with animals and that are unique to the culture of the place I'm visiting. In Thailand, that meant volunteering at an elephant sanctuary
Visiting Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima
We're one week into our trip to Japan, and we finally made it out of the Tokyo area to see another prefecture. Our last two trips here were too short to leave Tokyo; staying for two weeks finally gave us
Relaxing Getaway at Ikaho Onsen
Midway through our two week trip to Japan, we made our way out to neighboring prefecture Gunma for the third time. Going for a long soak in Japan's natural hot springs is always a good way to unwind. This time,
Befriending sheep at Green Bokujo Farms
Going to the hot springs has been a must for us every time we've visited Japan. This time, instead of just going to a ryokan (an individual inn with private baths) like before, we spent two nights in an onsen
Hand-pulled udon heaven at Torijaya
Udon is hands down my favorite type of Japanese noodle. Always soft and chewy, these thick-cut wheat noodles come in varying thicknesses and is often served in a hot, umami-filled broth. My first experience with udon was at the Osaka airport
18 Japanese bites for breakfast in Tsukiji
Tokyo in the morning is eerily quiet and empty. It feels like the entire city doesn't begin to wake up until 10 am every day. The only exception for a while was the bustling Tsukiji market, which drew huge crowds
Where to eat Totoro cream puffs in Tokyo
You guys, we finally made it back to Tokyo! On the list for our first day in town was visiting one of the spots that we missed two years ago during our last trip: Shirohige Cream Puff Factory. This little
Kitchenware essentials from Material Kitchen
Food is a huge part of my life. Just like Chibi, one of my greatest joys is eating. Whether it's enjoying a good meal with my friends or trying a new restaurant for date night, I think it's fair to
