April Updates
In Japan, spring marks the start of new beginnings. The first day of work for fresh graduates, the first day of the new school term, the first blooms after…
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Night Illumination in Rikugien Gardens 六義園
I have always liked parks and gardens, and of the many I’ve visited in Tokyo, 六義園 Rikugien Gardens is my favorite. The garden is beautifully landscaped, and depending on the…
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2.5 Days in Kumamoto
After Fukuoka and Nagasaki, the final stop on our Kyushu trip was Kumamoto. Our trip to Kumamoto was one of extremities. We had the most indulgent, luxurious ryokan stay, where…
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5 Ways to Enjoy Sakura in Tokyo
Sakura season is finally here! The cherry blossoms started blooming in Tokyo on March 21, and expected to peak about a week later. I write about sakura every…
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In and About Nagasaki in 2.5 Days
The second city on our Kyushu trip after Fukuoka was Nagasaki! We spent 2.5 days in Nagasaki, and while it sounds short, we actually visited almost everything we wanted to…
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Hidemi Sugino ❍ Exquisite Cakes
Last week, YY was in town, armed with an itinerary built around food. It’s a good way to travel, if you ask me! Especially in Tokyo, where there…
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Where to Stay in Fukuoka: First Cabin
Have you ever flown first class? I haven’t, but I got to have a taste of it recently, at a… hotel. We were trying to decide on where…
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