We found another hidden gem in Japan 🇯🇵 NAGOYA!It’s actually the 4th largest city in Japan, but one that is constantly overlooked by tourists. They simply pass by it on their way to Kyoto and never stop. That’s exactly why we chose to SKIP Kyoto and go here instead!Crazy choice? Not at all! Someone warned …

When you think of Japan, Tokyo usually pops up as the city most travelers should visit, but have you considered the other side of Japan – directly across from Tokyo? In western Japan you’ll find beautiful Ishikawa, a prefecture that mixes Japan’s rural culture with a little big city flair. It’s capital city, Kanazawa, is …

We were able to experience the Shinkansen bullet train in all its speedy glory on our trip to Japan. We had two separate trips. The first was from Yokohama to Gifu and the other was from Nagoya to Tokyo. Both experiences were completely different which gave us great insight on what types of luggage you …

If you’ve come looking for some Japan travel tips, you’ve made it to the right place! Japan is wacky, weird, intoxicating and uniquely unforgettable. It’s one of the last places on Earth that truly beats to the tune of its own drum. No wonder it tops the ‘favorite places I’ve ever been’ list of so …

I think we can all agree, Tokyo is not known for its super affordable hotel rooms. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an incredible city, but it’s not going to come up on any Top 10 Most Budget Friendly lists anytime soon. Many people (especially with a quick stop!) will try and stay near Narita airport …

After a indescribable 90 minutes, I rose from my seat overheated, overstimulated and completely drenched in my own sweat. Was it worth it? 100% I have to admit I was most skeptical about this stop on our Tokyo itinerary. I figured Robot Restaurant would be nothing but an overhyped, half-assed, bawdy performance. I was wrong. …

Tokyo. It’s mesmerizing. Intimidating. Disorienting. Upsetting. Poignant. And yes, beautiful. – Anthony Bourdain Similar to Anthony, Tokyo was one of those places I could return to 100 times and still have no idea what I’m doing. Ever changing, constantly shifting and always an adventure. For the mind, the palate and the soul. My husband and …

One of the highlights of our trip to Japan was a stop at the Seki Hamono Museum in Seki, Gifu. Seki is well known for being the third largest producer in the world of high-quality cutlery. Traditionally the environment was perfect for forging the ultimate samurai swords. An abundance of water combined with coal and …

We only had 48 hours to explore Tokyo, so picking a hotel with the ultimate location became our top priority. Shinjuku and Shibuya are the best areas to stay in Tokyo, so we narrowed our search using only those locations. Once we set filters for a high guest rating, affordability, and non-shoebox rooms, only a …

Gifu. A prefecture in central Japan. Although it’s only a few hours from Tokyo on the train, Gifu is relatively untouched. A best kept secret if you will. After researching where to spend our time in Japan, Gifu stood out as a must-do. We have been craving something deeper in our travels. A real desire …