Mt. Koya and Japan’s Largest Graveyard (at Night!)
Last November, I finally made it to Mt. Koya in Wakayama, Japan after several friends told me that it was a great place to get away from it all and truly get…
Still in Tokyo? Here Are Five More Amazing Places to See
Tokyo Becky is back! So now that we’ve covered our first list of five places to see in Tokyo, let’s move on to five more amazing places to see in the most…
My Top Five Recommendations for Your First Time to Tokyo
Because I’ve lived in Tokyo for over ten years, I get a lot of questions from first-time visitors about the best things to see and do. I think it’s time for my…
Golden Gai: One Place Not To Miss When in Tokyo
When most people come to Tokyo, they hit up three main places: Harajuku/Meiji Jingu shrine, Asakusa and Sensoji Temple, and the Shibuya Crossing (the famous huge crosswalk with all the TVs at…
The Best Place to Stay for Your First Time in Tokyo
Finding the best place to stay for your first time in Tokyo is more important than you might think, but most first-time visitors to Tokyo are actually not familiar with any of…
The Art of the Unexpected in Kurashiki, Japan
Some way or another, if you travel long enough, you are bound to meet the Travel Fairy, who I’ve come to define as a person who can take on any age, any…
Castles, Gardens, and Peach Boys—The Top 5 Things to Do in Okayama, Japan
So where was I going when I visited the new bus terminal in Tokyo that I mentioned in my last post? My primary intention had been to visit the art island…
Getting on the Bus from “Busta,” the New All-In-One Bus Terminal in Tokyo, Japan
For the last ten years, I’ve patiently watched a hole in the ground across from the busiest train station in the world take shape. There were many times I wondered what was…
My First Trip to Naoshima, Japan’s Art Island
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in an art museum? Ever had the chance to walk into an abandoned house only to find a two-story replica of…
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know as a First Time Traveler to Japan (Skip This Post at Your Own Risk)
During my 10+ years in Japan, I’ve been stopped countless times in Tokyo by people from all over the world asking questions about how to get the best out of their time…
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