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551 Horai

As mentioned in the blog before, when you see a line in front of a restaurant in Japan, fall in at the end of the

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Japanese Culture & Etiquette
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Japanese Journal 003

Itadakimasu For a good portion of my life, like most Americans, I had only a superficial view of Japanese culture. Sushi, sumo, kimono, electronics, and

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Japanese Journal 002

Best Travel Night Ever When Yuka and I travel to Japan together, we usually devote about a week to separate travel. Yuka visits old friends

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Japanese Journal 001

First Look Nothing, absolutely nothing prepares you for that first look of Shinjuku at night.   My first trip to Japan came about when I was

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If the Shoe Fits…

One of the most important pre-trip things you can do before visiting Japan is to make sure you have quality, comfortable shoes. This cannot be

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Bedtime Story

It’s no secret that I love Ryokans (traditional accommodations, usually with public bath).  However, just what you sleep on in these will vary between Western

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Calm Japan street scene representing thoughtful travel for older adults
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How Travel Changed as I Age

In some ways, I feel I’ve been training for life as a Life-Experienced Adult my whole life. In my late teens, I was diagnosed with

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