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Why Uncharted Japan
I’m John Haynes and my wife, Josephine is the fourth generation in her family to have been born in Japan with her great, great-grandparents having arrived in September 1861 from New York only a few years after Japan opened to the west. Her ancestors served as missionaries there when Ronin (former Samurai) still roamed the countryside. It was very much unlike today’s Japan. Therefore her family has a very long history retaining many contacts and the family still keeps the family home there north of Nagano. No one of whom I’m aware in the Japan travel community online or on Youtube has such a background. We both love Japan and enjoy sharing our experience with others. Read on to learn more.
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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...
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...
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...