Yokohama is a wonderful town with an abundance of things to see and do. One of the nicer points is that although it is a very short train ride from the heart of Tokyo, it isn’t nearly as packed with tourists. Therefore, we highly recommend making a stop or even...
For an off the beaten path experience in a stunning garden setting, we recommend visiting the Sankeien Garden Park in Yokohama. Japan is blessed with many outstanding gardens, and the most popular such as Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa can get overrun with tourists. ...
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...
While in Japan, there are numerous experiences one can enjoy as a way to gain a deeper appreciation for the unique things you’ll see and do in Japan. Japanese wagashi is a luxury item that is typically part of ceremonial tea services. Wagashi is a soft sugary dough...