Yamazaki Distillery Tour & Tasting in Japan
In recent years, Japanese whiskies have become famously known as some of the best in the world. Leading this…
A Japanese Jazz & Whisky Bar Experience at Minton House in Yokohama
I nearly walked right past it without stopping. After a couple of drinks in one Yokohama beer bar on…
17 Great Places for Craft Beer in Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama is just a short ride away from Tokyo by train, but being the second largest city in Japan,…
Eating Hegi Soba in Yuzawa, Japan
A highlight of visiting Japan is finding local noodle dishes. One of the regional specialty dishes of the Niigata…
3 Great Places for Craft Beer in Yuzawa, Japan
Despite being a mountain town with great water & winter sports crowd, Yuzawa, Japan is not a craft beer…
Sake Tasting in Yuzawa, Japan
Yuzawa is a mountain resort town in the Niigata Prefecture of Japan that is famous for its onsens &…
A Stay at an Onsen Ryokan in Yuzawa, Japan
Despite having visited Japan a few times, there were a couple of quintessential Japanese experiences that I had not…
Hachimantai National Park Day Trip from Morioka, Japan
Mountains surround Morioka, Japan. One of the most visted mountain areas is Towada-Hachimantai National Park, a national park split…
The Best Craft Beer in Tono, Japan
Tono is the hub of Japan‘s hop-growing industry. Located in the Iwate Prefecture, Tono is a pleasant city to…
Things to Do in Tono Day Trip from Morioka, Japan
Morioka is a great base for making day trips around the Tohoku region. One of the more unique day…