Japanese Bentos

Bento = a complete menu in a box, very common in Japan. Basically, a bento box is a box with a full lunch. You can not travel to Japan and not try one. You will find bento boxes of all shapes...

Japan's manhole covers

I know that talking about manhole covers is not an issue that seems too interesting and that, at first glance, too much of itself. But that's because here our sewer covers are a simple metallic...

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...

Escape mass tourism in Amsterdam

Amsterdam attracts two very distinctive crowds. One the one hand you have the sophisticated travelers searching for a cultural experience in Amsterdam’s museums. On the other hand, you have less...

Flying into Tokyo: Narita or Haneda Airport?

If you are planning to visit Tokyo, Japan, there are two airports for you to consider flying into: Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Which one should you fly...

Quickfire Tip Japan - WIFI

Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world but you may be surprised to hear that free WIFI hotspots are few and far between. No WiFi? No problem! You can rent a...