Ah, Japan!

Japan is the most amazing and technologically advanced country in the world. My husband and I went to Japan last year. We decided to spend one week in Tokyo, and I absolutely fell in love with...

When is the Japan Rail Pass Worth it?

You have to buy the Japan Rail pass before traveling to Japan, either online or at your country tourism office retailers. Price varies according to duration (7, 14 or 21 days), and covered area...

Using the Japanese Yen

Japan is a county that relies heavily on the use of cash in its society. It was a cultural shock for me during my time abroad to carry so much paper money around. Growing up in the US, I much...

Carry Cash in Japan

Today's tip is almost an extension to my other tip while in Japan where I explained the value of the Passmo card. This tip however is to make sure you carry cash in Japan. Despite major cities in...

Thursday Travel : Ghibli Clock, Tokyo, Japan

This is one of Tokyo's hidden gems. The massive Ghibli Clock is located in front of the Nittele Tower (the headquarters of Nippon Television). It was created by Hayao Miyazaki, the well-known...

Exploring the Vibrant Korean Town in Tokyo

This is one of Tokyo's hidden gems that we discovered on our trip to Japan. We had a great time exploring this part of the city, and I want to share my experience with you. Korean Town is...