Traveling in a group to Japan with first-timers and regular visitors, we wanted to make sure there were new places for everyone to discover. Through my research, I discovered Gifu, …
Japan Off the Beaten Path: Trip to Kanazawa
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Top Bubble Tea in Taipei (& Other Must Try Taiwanese Drinks)
Searching for the top bubble tea in Taipei? Look no further. As the unofficial national drink of Taiwan, bubble tea (or boba tea) happens to be one of my favourite …
Favourite Hotel in Osaka: OMO7 Osaka
When I found out we were going to Universal Studios for Super Nintendo World, I was excited to choose our hotel in Osaka. I’ve had Hoshinoya Kyoto, a place where …
Check In: Kyoto City Travel Guide
Kyoto was formerly the home of the Japanese emperor and recognized as the Imperial capital. While times have changed, it is still home to a number of historic spots that …
Check In: Okinawa City Travel Guide
Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture in Japan, consists of several dozens of islands connected together. Surrounded by seas with plenty of marine life, Okinawa is a prime spot for scuba diving and …
Check In: Sapporo City Travel Guide
Here is our Sapporo city travel guide! Sapporo is the capital and also the largest city in Hokkaido, Japan. As one of the newer cities of Japan, it lacks age in it’s …
Getting Around Osaka (& Beyond)
Pass for Getting Around Osaka When deciding on what to do in Osaka, it is important to think about how to get there. Taxi drivers do not always speak English …
Check In: Osaka City Travel Guide ft. Kobe, Himeiji, and Nara
Here is our Osaka city travel guide! Osaka is one of Japan’s largest commercial cities – second only to Tokyo. This large port city is also full of great food, …
Check In: Tokyo City Travel Guide
Here is our ultimate Tokyo city travel guide – it has our favourite places to eat and things to do in Tokyo! We start with a short list of things we deem absolutely …
The Original Tsujiri Teahouse
Popular matcha chain Tsujiri has taken off in Toronto so I had to visit the original Tsujiri in Kyoto. This matcha heaven put Toronto’s Tsujiri to shame. Though there are a number of …