Check Out Japan’s Luxury Fruit Scene
Did you know? It’s customary in Japan to gift high-end — and high-priced — fruit for special occasions. From impossibly sweet, heart-shaped watermelons to hand-pruned cherries, perfectly cultivated fruits are an intrinsic part of Japanese gift-giving culture. You...
Instagrammable Japan: 4 of Nara’s Most Like-Worthy Attractions
It’s true; Japan’s largest cities are chock-full of photogenic sites and attractions, but we can’t forget the smaller towns — short day trips from Tokyo and Kyoto — that have just as much to offer. Nara, Japan, is one of them. In the eighth century, Nara was Japan’s...
Vegetarians Traveling To Japan: What You Need To Know
Vegetarians know that traveling with food restrictions can be a challenge, especially when there’s a language barrier. And while historically a diet without meat or fish is uncommon in Japan, it’s a lifestyle that’s on the rise thanks to the influx of tourists,...