Category Archives: Asia/Oceania
How to Access Free Wi-Fi at Starbucks in Japan…
Do you remember the Japanese public Wi-Fi service I wrote about a couple of weeks ago? For less than $5 a month and available at more than 70,000 urban locations, it’s a steal! But for the short-term traveler or sporadic
How to Access Free Wi-Fi at Starbucks in Japan…
Do you remember the Japanese public Wi-Fi service I wrote about a couple of weeks ago? For less than $5 a month and available at more than 70,000 urban locations, it’s a steal! But for the short-term traveler or sporadic
Would you fugu?…
It may just be Japan’s most celebrated and notorious dish. In the country’s capital, fugu or pufferfish is a seasonal delicacy. Highly sought after in winter when fugu are at their plumpest, Tokyo’s fugu restaurants proudly display the latest bulbous
Would you fugu?…
It may just be Japan’s most celebrated and notorious dish. In the country’s capital, fugu or pufferfish is a seasonal delicacy. Highly sought after in winter when fugu are at their plumpest, Tokyo’s fugu restaurants proudly display the latest bulbous
Tokyo Photo Walk (Imperial Gardens): Photo Contest…
On Friday, we took advantage of the national holiday to hold another Tokyo Photo Walk. This time, fourteen Tokyoites joined us for a stroll through the Autumn colors of the Imperial Gardens! While the weather may not have been the
Tokyo Photo Walk (Imperial Gardens): Photo Contest…
On Friday, we took advantage of the national holiday to hold another Tokyo Photo Walk. This time, fourteen Tokyoites joined us for a stroll through the Autumn colors of the Imperial Gardens! While the weather may not have been the
Notes of Nomads: The Middle East & South Asia
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in last week’s discussion on Latin America and the Caribbean! This week, we’re heading to the Middle East and South Asia! We are planning to spend three months traveling next year. If we
Notes of Nomads: The Middle East & South Asia
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in last week’s discussion on Latin America and the Caribbean! This week, we’re heading to the Middle East and South Asia! We are planning to spend three months traveling next year. If we
The Rooster Market That Sells Rakes…
The Tori-no-Ichi (酉の市 – rooster market) is an open-air fair that takes place annually on the Days of the Rooster in November according to the Chinese zodiac. Formerly, the Japanese used a system of time called jikkan jūnishi (十干十二支), also
The Rooster Market That Sells Rakes…
The Tori-no-Ichi (酉の市 – rooster market) is an open-air fair that takes place annually on the Days of the Rooster in November according to the Chinese zodiac. Formerly, the Japanese used a system of time called jikkan jūnishi (十干十二支), also
Unlimited Wi-Fi Access in Japan for Less Than $5 a Month…
In Japan and need access to the Internet? Despite all its technological advances, free public Wi-Fi in Japan is unfortunately not as accessible or reliable as you might think. Well, today I’m going to let you in on a little
Unlimited Wi-Fi Access in Japan for Less Than $5 a Month…
In Japan and need access to the Internet? Despite all its technological advances, free public Wi-Fi in Japan is unfortunately not as accessible or reliable as you might think. Well, today I’m going to let you in on a little
Tokyo’s Largest Park…
Showa Kinen Kōen (昭和記念公園 – Showa Memorial Park) was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the former Emperor Showa’s reign. Covering an area of 180 hectares (440 acres) or around 31 Tokyo Dome’s, Showa Kinen Kōen is by far
Tokyo’s Largest Park…
Showa Kinen Kōen (昭和記念公園 – Showa Memorial Park) was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the former Emperor Showa’s reign. Covering an area of 180 hectares (440 acres) or around 31 Tokyo Dome’s, Showa Kinen Kōen is by far
Romantic Karuizawa…
There’s nothing better than a good road trip! Earlier this week we hit the road to enjoy the beautiful Japanese Autumn colors in Karuizawa (軽井沢). Nestled at the base of active volcano Mt. Asama, Karuizawa is an upmarket resort town
Romantic Karuizawa…
There’s nothing better than a good road trip! Earlier this week we hit the road to enjoy the beautiful Japanese Autumn colors in Karuizawa (軽井沢). Nestled at the base of active volcano Mt. Asama, Karuizawa is an upmarket resort town
Tokyo Photo Walk: The Imperial Palace East Gardens
Improve your photography skills while making new friends! Come out and join photographer Hai Huynh on a photo walk through one of Tokyo’s most historic gardens, The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. It will be a great opportunity to
Tokyo Photo Walk: The Imperial Palace East Gardens
Improve your photography skills while making new friends! Come out and join photographer Hai Huynh on a photo walk through one of Tokyo’s most historic gardens, The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. It will be a great opportunity to
Shichi-go-san Festival…
Shichi-go-san (七五三 – literally ’7-5-3′) is a Japanese festival held annually in November to celebrate the health and longevity of boys aged 3 and 5 and girls aged 3 and 7. As part of the festival, children are dressed in
Shichi-go-san Festival…
Shichi-go-san (七五三 – literally ’7-5-3′) is a Japanese festival held annually in November to celebrate the health and longevity of boys aged 3 and 5 and girls aged 3 and 7. As part of the festival, children are dressed in
