My personal Japan travel tips, easy Japanese recipes, and the small things in between.
Kei Made If you’ve ever wanted to explore Japan’s regional flavors and craftsmanship —but didn’t have time to hop on a train…
Kei Made My go-to day trip destination for a private open-air onsen (hot springs) is Hakone Yuryo. Accessible from Tokyo on public…
Kei Made Here's a list of shoe stores around Tokyo to check out for women with wide feet or bunions. Many of…
Kei Made At Tsuruya Yoshinobu's Tokyo Mise shop, a Japanese sweets artisan makes traditional sweets right in front of you to have…
Kei Made Kurashiki's scenic district (Kurashiki Bikan Chiku) is a beautifully preserved historic quarter in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. It's known for its…
Kei Made Huis Ten Bosch is my favourite theme park in Japan. Tucked away in Nagasaki prefecture, it's a massive park that…
Kei Made We're getting older (albeit still young)! We want to read manga with smart, relatable characters and thoughtful stories. Here’s my…
Stu Japan is a fascinating and safe travel destination, but there are some unique customs. Like taking shoes off indoors, lining…
Kei Made It's not uncommon to travel to Japan while on prescription medication. However, do note that you may need to apply…
Kei Made A street filled with textile merchants. A town filled with kitchenware supplies. Japan has many "問屋街" (Tonya-gai) - or wholesale…
