A (very) brief tour of Kyoto
Kyoto is oft sold as a calmer, more "real" version of Tokyo for visitors. Alas,…
No ticket. No cash. Big problems.
Even knowing that Japan is still mostly a cash-based society I was surprised to see…
Checking In: Tsumago’s Fujito Inn, the perfect Ryokan experience
Forget everything you think you know about all-inclusive bookings. That was the key for me…
Friday Flyday: Dallas to Houston
Flying through the sunrise between Dallas and Houston a couple months ago...great ride, and we…
Dispatches from the Nakasendo Trail
Japan's Nakasendo Trail is a snapshot of history from centuries ago. The section between Magome…
Miyazaki’s Legacy and the Ghibli Museum
Studio Ghibli is dedicated to the animation work of Hayao Miyazaki and it offers up…
In search of the perfect kawa yakitori
We took on the stalls of Tokyo's Yakitori Alley in search of the perfect kawa…
Tsukiji Market: The Ultimate Tokyo Tourist Morning
Sushi (and beer!) for breakfast and a walk through one of the largest wholesale fish…
The (not so) secret restaurant in Tokyo City Hall
Tokyo's Metropolitan Government Building is known for offering free views from its observation deck. But…
Seeking calm in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood
Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood is dominated by the Senso-ji temple but there is more to see…
