2nd-hand luxury shopping in Tokyo and Osaka feels like the adult version of being a kid in a candy store. The number of resale shops is almost endless, and for anyone with a discerning eye, there are incredible deals on designer bags, belts, and other luxury...
On my recent trip to Japan, I used the Smart EX app to book our Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen tickets in advance, along with our return from Osaka back to Tokyo. That one decision made a noticeable difference. We were able to upgrade to much nicer seats at a more...
If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea, you might be wondering whether the Tokyo Disney Vacation Package is really worth the cost. I hadn’t planned to book one myself, but as our Japan trip got closer, I started to rethink that decision. This...
If you’re planning a visit to Nara Park, knowing a few key Nara deer tips before you arrive can completely transform your experience. One of my most unforgettable moments in Japan happened not inside a temple or at the top of a mountain. It happened in a park,...
Kyoto is easily one of the most beautiful and most visited cities in Japan. In recent years, tourism has reached an all-time high, and with that comes heavy crowds at many of the most famous temples, shrines, and attractions. What most visitors don’t realize, however,...
Sondra Barker
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