The best craft beer in Tokyo, Japan
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, …
Tag: Around The World 2014-15
Japan Airlines First Class Suite 777-300ER Tokyo Narita NRT to Los Angeles LAX review
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 …
Japan Airlines First Class Lounge Tokyo Narita NRT review
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 …
Japan Rail Pass, Shinkansen, & Narita Express train reviews
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, …
Attending the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan
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 …
Sakura Terrace Kyoto hotel review: Around The World
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 …
The best craft beer in Kyoto, Japan
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. …
A visit to Ryoanji Temple, Kinkaku Temple, & Fushimi Inari Shrine + eating takoyaki & okonomiyaki in Kyoto, Japan
September 20, 2015 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Food, Food & Drink, History, Japan, Kyoto, Travel Guides No Comments
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 …
A visit to Imperial Palace, Philosopher’s Walk, Ginkakuji Temple + eating at one of the world’s oldest restaurants in Kyoto, Japan
September 17, 2015 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Food, Food & Drink, History, Japan, Kyoto, Travel Guides No Comments
I began my trip to Kyoto by visiting some of its most famous sights, the Imperial Palace, Philosopher’s Walk, & Ginkakuji Temple. A visit to the Imperial Palace in …
Tokyu Stay Nishi Shinjuku hotel review: Around The World
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 …
Exploring the toilets, arcades, & Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku + ramen in Golden Gai – Tokyo, Japan
September 8, 2015 Asia, Culture, Food, Food & Drink, Japan, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Tokyo, Travel Guides No Comments
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 …
A day trip to Kamakura from Tokyo, Japan
September 3, 2015 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Japan, Kamakura, Tokyo, Travel Guides No Comments
After spending the previous day in Shinjuku & Shibuya, I decided to get out of Tokyo & take a day trip to Kamakura. The city is filled with temples …
Exploring the observation decks, gardens, & sushi in Shinjuku & Shibuya – Tokyo, Japan
August 30, 2015 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, Japan, Tokyo, Travel Guides No Comments
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 …
A day trip to Mt. Fuji & Kawaguchiko from Tokyo, Japan
August 28, 2015 Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Hiking & Outdoors, Japan, Movies, Television, Music, & Books, Mt. Fuji, Museums, Tokyo, Travel Guides 5 Comments
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 …
Exploring Shinjuku, Harajuku, & Shibuya + my first Ichiran ramen experience – Tokyo, Japan
I awoke at a normal time on my first morning in Japan, ready to begin exploring Tokyo, one of the greatest cities in the world. I love wandering, especially …