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 queue. This “always trust the line” approach has served me well over the years. 551 Horai is a perfect example of this idea paying off. A few years ago, we […]
Off-Hours Tourism in Japan: Play to Your Strengths
Recently, I’ve seen so many articles and videos about how difficult Japan is for Life Experienced Travelers, especially those over 65. The perceived hurdles include stairs (most temples require stairs), all those steps (yes, there will be more than you are used to), and unfamiliar foods (yes, and that’s a good thing). However, each of […]
Travel to Japan to Experience Chinatown…..What?
The first time my wife joined me in Japan we planned to visit some of her relatives in Yokohama. We settled into a nice hotel, and she suggested we go to Yokohama’s’ Chinatown. At first, I wasn’t sure if she was just joking, but I soon realized she was serious. We lived in Chicago at […]