The Best Tonkotsu Ramen We Had in Japan
I was updating my guide to ramen and, when I got to the part about tonkotsu broth, I had the urge in include the best …
Kyoto
Where We Stayed in Kyoto and Osaka
It's different when there's just two of you traveling together vis a vis traveling in a group of four. A 30-square meter …
Fushimi Inari: Torii Gates, Chiyo Wannabes, Street Food Galore and a Secret Garden
We took an Uber taxi to Fushimi Inari because our tour guide stood us up. About five seconds after alighting from the …
Valuable Lessons Learned When Riding Trains and Buses in Kyoto and Osaka
Riding trains and buses in Kyoto and Osaka was a goal for us. Not only to avoid horrendous taxi fares but also to …
Lost at Midnight in Kyoto, We Discovered 6 Peace Pizza
The plane landed at Kansai International Airport at 7.00 p.m. After going through Immigration, I picked up the local SIM …
Nijō Castle, Kyoto Residence of the Tokugawa Shōguns: Architecture and Interior Design Psywar
In 1600, Kyoto was the capital of Japan and the Kyoto Imperial Palace was the official residence of the imperial family. …
Osaka Castle, the Golden Pavilion and the Splendid Autumn Foliage
When we were on the last stages of planning the Japan trip, we entertained thoughts of spending a day at Universal …