Have you heard of a daruma before? No? You’re in luck (literally)! These lucky charms are an important part of Japanese society, and today we’re going to the birthplace of the Daruma — the Shorinzan Darumaji Temple…
Fair warning: this is one of the biggest souvenir hauls I’ve had this year — One of my favorite parts of Japanese culture is their art of gift giving – there’s even a special word for it! Omiyage…
Japan is known for their cute and quirky animal cafes: there are cat cafes, dog cafes, rabbit cafes, and even hedgehog cafes. But did you ever think about an owl cafe? There are a few in Tokyo, but…
Hey hey! I’m back from Japan and can’t wait to tell you all the fun, weird, and wonderful things that surprised me while I was there – from tiny rooms to trench coats, delicious souvenirs and cute mascots…
It’s officially less than a month before my trip to Japan, and as you can probably tell, I’m super excited– there’s so much to do, eat, and see! Find out what’s at the top of my “to do”…