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
One of the best things about living in a city is the access to the arts. And Tokyo doesn't disappoint. Check out Art Triangle Roppongi for the top Tokyo art museums!
Happy New Year! I hope you're getting an awesome start to 2018. This year, you can expect more food, more travel, and more luxury. In addition, I will also be sharing about expat life in Tokyo, Japan! I've lived in
Naoshima is a small island located in the Seto Inland Sea. Tucked away from Japan's typical tourist hotspots, this place has been off the radar until recently. Naoshima has been gaining international interest in the past few years, and more
Japan gets notoriously wet and humid in the summer. In early summer, the country experiences rainy season. Following right behind that is extreme humidity. In the peak of the season the capital can see temperatures in the 30s (we use
As the weather warms up in Tokyo, and you know what that means: cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms, or sakura as they're known, mark the end of winter. These pink and white buds cover trees all over the country for a fleeting