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Our First Guest Podcast!

In June I received an email from Ari and Aki of Japan Travel Pros inviting us to be guests on one of their upcoming podcasts.  It was a thrill to be asked by someone so knowledgeable residing in Japan who considered us worthy of being heard. Ari is an American living...

Trademarked!

After a good bit of effort and having been denied more than once, we finally received our trademark from the United States Patent and Trademark Office! Obtaining a trademark for one's business is an important step in protecting intellectual property rights.  I was...

Driving the Kiso Valley

We recently published a video of our trip through the Kiso Valley from Nagoya to Matsumoto.  It was a spectacular trip as we followed the Kiso River through the valley making an overnight stop in Agematsu. We started the trip (after a short train ride from Nagoya to...
JR Rail Pass Giveaway Winner!

JR Rail Pass Giveaway Winner!

This week we had the privilege of showcasing Uncharted Japan at the Southeastern US/Japan Conference.  This is an annual conference in which seven southern states come together to foster business relationships with their Japanese counterparts.  Included in the list of...

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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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