Skiing is a must if you visit Japan in wintertime. And while you can definitely take a day trip from Tokyo to ski, the best powder is in Hokkaido, hands down. With ski season almost upon us, I'm sharing 7
Confused and stressed about flying with a dog overseas? I get it. I've done it twice this year. But pets are family, and I'd do anything for our new pomsky puppy, Luna Celeste. Our pup has flown internationally twice now. And
Trying to decide where to stay in Tokyo? If you're planning your first trip to Tokyo, you've probably realized this city is big. Central Tokyo is made up of 23 wards — similar to the boroughs of New York City
A great way to prepare for your upcoming trip to Japan is to talk with those who've been there. Most people are happy to offer tons of Japan travel tips and advice. And sometimes that information is great. But other
Maybe you're from the tropics and haven't even seen snow in real life. Or, perhaps you just never went to the mountains. Either way, Japan is the perfect place to try skiing and/or snowboarding for the first time! In fact,
One of the top things people want to do when visiting Japan is to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan. But finding and booking the right one can be overwhelming when you don't even know what to look for or
This past weekend we visited Hokkaido for the first time and went skiing at Rusutsu Resort! While we always wanted to visit the northern part of Japan, we never got around to it. Then, a couple of months ago, we
Whether it's takeout or cooked by family, Chinese food is addictive. And living in Tokyo, we're only a short flight away from the source. I've been to Hong Kong a few times now, and each time I have a list
As Japan continues to see a record number of tourists, the hunt for accommodations is tight. At the same time, Airbnb-style home rentals are growing increasingly popular. And with over 50,000 listings in Japan on Airbnb, why not? But, is
North of Tokyo, in Gunma Prefecture, Shima Onsen is an old hot spring town full of history. This sleepy onsen town, nestled in the mountains, was an inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki's famed movie "Spirited Away." And in 1954, Shima was