Before I moved to Japan for the first time in 2015, I didn’t really like green tea at all. I had heard about the health benefits, but to me, it always tasted quite bitter, and I didn’t know how...
10 Awesome Things to Do Near Narita Airport
If you have a long layover in Narita and are looking for things to do near Narita airport then check out this list of 10 amazing Japanese experiences you can do within one hour of the airport that doesn’t...
Day Trips from Tokyo: Katori City, Chiba
Looking for ideas for day trips from Tokyo? Katori City in Chiba is a lovely traditional old town which feels like stepping back in time to the days of Edo Japan. Just 15km from Narita Airport and less than...
Day Trips from Tokyo: Itako City, Ibaraki
If you are looking for ideas for day trips from Tokyo that are off the beaten path, then you should definitely check out Itako City in Ibaraki prefecture. Itako is actually less than one hour from Narita Airport and...
Day Trips from Tokyo: Kashima City, Ibaraki
If you are heading to Tokyo for a few days and would like to take a glimpse of Japanese life beyond the big city, then I highly recommend a trip to Kashima City in Ibaraki Prefecture. As far as...
How to hanami like a local: top tips on viewing cherry blossoms in Japan
Cherry Blossoms in Japan Sakura season has arrived once more; a short period of a few weeks where the cherry blossoms in Japan are out in full bloom. If you are visiting during late March to mid-April then I...