Tag: Around The World 2014-15

Long an epicenter of trendy culture, Tokyo is now the epicenter of Japan’s burgeoning craft beer scene. While many of the breweries themselves are located elsewhere in the country, …

After visiting the JAL first class lounge in Narita, it was time to board my flight from Tokyo Narita to Los Angeles. As usual on this trip, I was …

As much as I hated to be leaving Japan, it was time to head home on the final leg of my trip around the world. My final long distance …

If you’re going to be in Japan for a week or longer, the Japan Rail Pass is a must-have. The pass is available for 7, 14, or 21 days, …

My original plan for Japan was to start the trip out in Tokyo, then close it out in Kyoto, only going back to Tokyo for one last night so …

During my time in Kyoto, Japan, I stayed at the Sakura Terrace Kyoto hotel for four nights. It was a gem of a value hotel. The rate for the …

While Kyoto might not have as robust of a craft beer scene as Tokyo, there are still a few good craft beer bars to be found in the city. …

My second day in Kyoto would be just as ambitious as the first. With only two full days to explore the city, I wanted to see as much as …

I began my trip to Kyoto by visiting the Imperial Palace, the home of Japan’s Imperial Family until 1868. Kyoto’s subway system is not 100% comprehensive, but it can …

Contrary to what you might expect, there are some good hotel deals to be found in Tokyo. While the city does have some expensive places to stay, there are …

The weather wasn’t great for my final day of my first visit to Tokyo. It had been chilly up until that point, but clear. This day was rainy, but …

After spending the previous day in Shinjuku & Shibuya, I decided to get out of Tokyo & take a day trip to Kamakura. Kamakura is on the coast of …

On my 3rd day in Japan, Tokyo finally began to wake up a bit from the New Year. Places that had been closed for the first couple of days …

With clear weather predicted on my 2nd full day in Japan, I decided that it would be the perfect time to take a day trip to Mt. Fuji, which …

With Spain behind me, it was now time for the biggest portion of my trip around-the-world: Japan. I arrived in Tokyo in the early afternoon. By the time I …