The lowdown on Japanese beef: Wagyu, Kobe, Matsusaka… what’s the difference?
Whenever I hear (or read) someone say that Kobe beef is THE STANDARD and far superior than wagyu, I go HUH? Kobe beef IS …
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Fushimi Inari: torii gates, Chiyo wannabes, street food galore and a secret garden
We took an Uber taxi to Fushimi Inari because our tour guide stood us up. About five seconds after alighting from the taxi, I …
Valuable lessons learned when riding trains and buses in Kyoto and Osaka
Riding trains and buses in Kyoto and Osaka was a goal for us. Not only to avoid horrendous taxi fares but also to experience …
In my eyes, Japan is still beautiful and the Japanese are still a lovely people, but…
Last year’s trip to Japan was a whirlwind; this time, it’s a two-week trip. When you travel more slowly, you get …
Momijigari: chasing autumn leaves in Japan
In Japan last year, I sought out the best spots to view the crimson foliage not knowing that I was indulging in a …