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 to enjoy a spectacular stay at the Fujito Inn, a...
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Friday Flyday: Dallas to Houston
Flying through the sunrise between Dallas and Houston a couple months ago...great ride, and we even got a quick snack service on board.
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Dispatches from the Nakasendo Trail
Japan's Nakasendo Trail is a snapshot of history from centuries ago. The section between Magome and Tsumago is an easy day hike, getting out into...
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Miyazaki’s Legacy and the Ghibli Museum
Studio Ghibli is dedicated to the animation work of Hayao Miyazaki and it offers up an interesting view of the craft, the way Miyazaki works...
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In search of the perfect kawa yakitori
We took on the stalls of Tokyo's Yakitori Alley in search of the perfect kawa (chicken skin). And, along the way, we may have indulged...
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Tsukiji Market: The Ultimate Tokyo Tourist Morning
Sushi (and beer!) for breakfast and a walk through one of the largest wholesale fish markets in the world. Tsukiji Market is touristy, but there's...
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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 lunch time in the cafeteria is spectacular, too, maybe even...
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Seeking calm in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood
Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood is dominated by the Senso-ji temple but there is more to see than just the giant shrine. A fabulous mix of quiet...
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Cheering for the Yokohama Bay Stars
Getting to experience live sports in a foreign country is always a good time. In this case it was baseball in Japan and the entire...
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Slow Trains in Japan and the Great Buddha
Kamakura has plenty of temples to keep tourists busy. Among them, the Great Buddha is especially famous (and crowded). Added bonus: Classic rail line to...