Adventures in Kawagoe, Kamakura, and Enoshima
Noodles are an art in Japan. Stumbling upon a soba shop tucked behind the main thoroughfare, no English is spoken, and no English menu is...


Adventures in Kanazawa
Travel writer, Donny Kimball said Kanazawa is like Goldilocks’ porridge. A city that’s not too big, not too small, but just right. I...


Adventures in Takayama
It's 38 degrees outside as the train pulled into the station. That means the Autumn leaves are almost at its peak, and oh, what a delightful sight it was for this small mountain town at the foothills of the Japan alps. While the center of town is bustling, Zen moments can be enjoyed around the edges of town. Many streets are still cobbled with traditional buildings of the Edo period. When it comes to culinary delights here, it’s all about the A5 Hida Beef. A5 is the highest


Adventures in Kyoto
Autumn is the busiest season in Kyoto besides Spring (cherry blossom season). With crowds in full swing at all the hot spots, it can...


Adventures in Tokyo (Anything Goes....)
Q: How do you get lost in a train station? A: Go to any major station such as Shinjuku or Tokyo station, get to the platforms, then try...


























