Japan is a country that has always intrigued me. Between its massive cities, mystical temples and shrines, and beautiful scenery, the variety of what you can see and do in Japan is endless. I’ve never visited somewhere that has felt so different but also so livable as Tokyo.
A Complete 10-Day Japan Itinerary for First Timers
Japan is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations and for good reason! The country has a lot to see, but you can knock off a good chunk of it in about 10 days. If it is your first time visiting Japan, Tokyo and Kyoto are a must. This itinerary throws in a few…...
Japan Airlines 777 First Class New York to Tokyo in 11 Photos
For our flight to Japan for our honeymoon, we booked two seats in Japan Airlines First Class using Alaska Airlines miles. This was my first time flying first class so a review from a noob would be useless as I have no point of comparison. Instead, here are a few photos from our first-class flight…...
Memory Lane Tokyo: Shinjuku’s Best Yakitori
Tokyo is a modern city. The bright lights, loud sounds, and larger-than-life screens are part of what makes Tokyo, well, Tokyo. However, some of my favorite memories of Tokyo are stumbling upon bits of the city’s historic past in places where it was least expected. About a five-minute walk from Shinjuku Station is a small…...
Exploring TeamLab Borderless in Tokyo
The Mori Building Digital Art Museum: teamLab Borderless is the first of its kind. Prior to its opening in 2018, teamLab Borderless transformed a 10,000 square foot space into an immersive experience through the use of digital art and projections. You may have seen a room full of lanterns on Instagram? That’s part of teamLab…...
How to Spend One Day in Osaka
After spending eight days in Tokyo and Kyoto, we were off to Osaka, our last stop in Japan. The vibe of Osaka is much different from Tokyo. It felt like things were a little less clean and organized and people moved at a faster pace. However, Osaka has its own charm especially when it comes…...
