26 Things NOT to Do in Japan

26 Things NOT to Do in Japan

Japan is a country of remarkable contrasts: ancient temples and neon-lit skyscrapers, centuries-old rituals and cutting-edge technology, profound quiet and bustling city life. For visitors, this combination is endlessly fascinating, but it also means that everyday...
Mt. Koya and Japan’s Largest Graveyard (at Night!)

Mt. Koya and Japan’s Largest Graveyard (at Night!)

After several friends told me that it was a great place to get away from it all and truly get a closer look into the ancient Buddhist culture of Japan, I finally made it to Mt. Koya in Wakayama, Japan. When I learned that Mt. Koya also has 52 temples where people can...
Why Japan?

Why Japan?

I’ve lived in Japan for 13 years and continue to return year after year as a permanent resident . I had originally intended to come only for one—one year on the other side of the planet and then back home again to Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. If you’d told me that I’d...