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New Video By Our Friends in Germany

Just prior to our visit to the Osaka Expo 2025, we received an email from Finn-Bo Loresnzen of the Germany based indie pop band "Roast Apple" informing us they would be performing at the Germany Pavilion during the Expo.  As it turns out, we were there the same days...

Reached 5,000 Subscribers!

The other day we celebrated one year on Youtube, and today we reached another milestone.   We now have 5,000 subscribers to our Youtube channel.  Hard to imagine that on June 8, 2024, we started with zero.  I'm told most new channels don't make it to one year or never...

We’re One Year Old!

On June 8th of last year, we published our first video on our visit to Takayama.  With no experience in video production or editing, and having never uploaded anything to YouTube, we took the plunge and launched Uncharted Japan on YouTube.  Its been quite the...
Izushi:  Soba Capital of Japan?

Izushi: Soba Capital of Japan?

The soba noodle is a major staple food of Japan.  Typically made from buckwheat and very often served cold, its a dish we have always enjoyed.  The town of Izushi is one of the best known places in Japan for excellent soba.  Depending with whom you speak, Izushi is...

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How To Travel Japan Without Knowing The Language

How To Travel Japan Without Knowing The Language

One reason some have not yet visited Japan that wish to do so is a lack of understanding the language.  Don't let that hold you back!  Yes, for those of us from Western countries, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, languages, etc. are very odd looking and strange sounding. ...

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A Taste of the Caribbean in Japan

A Taste of the Caribbean in Japan

Renting a car provides you with so much freedom while touring Japan, and with that often comes pleasant surprises.  Although we typically carefully plan out our schedules in order to be most efficient with our time, now and then we stumble upon something that stops us...

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Tokyo Or Nagoya?

Tokyo Or Nagoya?

Tokyo or Nagoya?   You don't have to choose one or the other, visit both!    Everyone knows and visits Tokyo, and that's one reason why most of the major tourist sites in Tokyo are covered up with people.  So get away from the crowds by visiting Nagoya! Both cities...

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Go-Go’s Goes to Japan!

Go-Go’s Goes to Japan!

On our recent trip to Japan, we took along with us some goodies from back home.  Near to where we live is a special bakery, Go-Go's Cinnamon Rolls owned by Wendy Lewis.  Our son absolutely loves her cinnamon rolls so much that he's having them served at his upcoming...

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We’re in Osaka!

We’re in Osaka!

Just uploaded our latest video which this week is from Osaka, known as "The Kitchen of Japan".   The food scene here is off the charts.  Of course there's great food all over Japan, but Osaka takes it to another level and then some.  The most well known area is the...

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