by Julie | Jul 28, 2022 | Itinerary, Japan
Japan Itinerary: The Perfect 3 Weeks in Japan I think you’ll agree with me when I say: It’s REALLY hard coming up with a Japan itinerary that fits everything you want to see into two or three weeks. There are just too many amazing places to see in Japan. However,...
by Julie | May 16, 2022 | Itinerary, Japan
Tokyo Itinerary: How to Spend 4 PERFECT Days in Tokyo There is so much to do and see in Tokyo that it can be hard to plan a trip there. On top of that, because there’s so much to see in the rest of Japan, you’ve got to limit your time in Tokyo. In this...
by Julie | Jan 24, 2021 | Books, Japan
30 Novels on Japan: Read Before You Go! In this post, I’m going to share with you my honest and unbiased review of 30 of my favorite and not-so-favorite novels about Japan and Japanese culture. Hopefully, this list will help you decide which books to read, borrow, or...
by Julie | Dec 30, 2020 | Books, Japan
This post is for those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of reading a Murakami book yet and can’t decide on which book to read first. It’s also for those of you who’ve already read one or two or three books by Murakami and can’t decide on which one to...
by Julie | Nov 23, 2020 | Book Reviews, Japan
Books on Japan What I Talk About When I Talk About Running By Haruki Murakami My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars “Someday if I have a gravestone and I’m able to pick out what’s carved on it, I’d like it to say this:Haruki Murakami 1949 to 20…Writer (and Runner)At least he...
by Julie | Oct 27, 2020 | Book Reviews, Japan
Books on Japan Men Without Women By Haruki Murakami My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Perhaps an even more distressing prospect for Habara than the cessation of sexual activity, however, was the loss of the moments of shared intimacy. To lose all contact with women was,...
by Julie | Aug 13, 2020 | Japan
Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth It? "Is a Japan Rail Pass worth it?" This might be the most important question you are asking yourself right now as you prepare for your trip to Japan in 2021. In this post, I'm going to show you whether a Japan Rail Pass is worth it. Using...
by Julie | Oct 30, 2019 | Japan
The 4 Best Day Trips from Tokyo Looking to take a day trip from Tokyo, but don’t know where to go. Here are THE 4 best day trips to take from Tokyo: Hakone, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, and Nikko. All of them can be reached in 1 or 2 hours by bus or train. All will reward you...
by Julie | Sep 24, 2019 | Japan
How to find the perfect place to stay in Tokyo (even on a budget) Struggling with figuring out where to stay in Tokyo? I totally get it. There are so many neighborhoods to choose from, and each has its pros and cons. Ginza is central but expensive. Asakusa is cheap...