Packing for trips and vacations have always proved to be a difficult thing for me. It doesn’t matter if I’m leaving for two days or two months, I have never been able to pack effectively. I’ve watched many Youtube videos and read articles on how to pack well or what to pack when going somewhere, and…

When I travel I’d rather visit the more unique places of wherever I’m at. The more adventurous, and ‘out there’ the better. I want to see and experience things that I wouldn’t be able to find back home in the United States. So, when I went to Kyoto this past weekend the Iwatayama Monkey Park…

People are used to having and seeing round-shaped cream puffs. The cute pastries are perfect for sharing on Instagram with their adorable appearance and their delicious taste. They’re a crowd favorite in Japan as well with many pastry shops selling them as one of their most popular desserts. Now, while cream puffs are seen all…

Ehime is a beautiful and scenic prefecture located in Shikoku Island. Matsuyama is the prefectural city and other cities include Uchiko, Ozu, and Uwajima. Ehime prefecture was used to be called Iyo Province, up until the Meiji Restoration. “Ehime” means “lovely princess”, and was used as its name in the kuniumi part of the Kojiki.…

The Japanese Band One Ok Rock officially announced that they’ll be joining Ed Sheeran in his Divide Tour in April, 2019 as the opening act, the members declaring they are excited to take part in this tour along the English Singer. His album, (÷) / “Divide” had its release date in 2017 and was such…

Thinking that you would like to enjoy a luxurious meal on your visit to Japan, clearly “sushi” comes to mind first, right? However, how about trying other dishes, too? Author’s photo How does the best gourmet experience in a “Yakiniku restaurant” “sound? Yakiniku (grilled meat), just like sushi, is very popular in Japan and you…