Fun Ways to Experiment with Shirasu at Enoshima
I have yet to meet a person who is ambivalent about shirasu (whitebait fish). It's a food that instantly evokes a reaction and makes for a GREAT story. What exactly…
I have yet to meet a person who is ambivalent about shirasu (whitebait fish). It's a food that instantly evokes a reaction and makes for a GREAT story. What exactly…
As a Sailor, it is in my blood to want to get out and explore. When it comes to finding weekend getaways from Yokosuka, I am eager to know about…
Kusatsu Onsen is not the easiest place to get to from Yokosuka. It took four and a half hours, three trains, and a bus. Was it worth it? Oh, yes.…
It seems only appropriate to upload a post on Gotokuji Temple and its famous beckoning cat ahead of Japan's National Cat Day. Why is February 22 known as National Cat…
I'm not a fan of crowds, however, on Jan. 21st, I boarded a local train and headed to Yokohama's Chinatown to toast the Lunar New Year. Although the vast majority…
I love strawberries. Happily, thereās a delightful spring traditional in Japan known as ichigo gari, strawberry hunting. My quest for the perfect strawberry began after a Japanese colleague asked whether…
A New Year Every year, people around the world set fresh goals. In Japan, a Daruma doll is a special, tangible way to remind yourself of your new year's resolution.…
This year, visiting family and I decided to celebrate New Yearās Day in Japan like the Japanese. A New Year + shrines + Mt. Fuji + the dragon of Enoshima?…
I had the good fortune to have a younger brother visit me in Yokosuka for the holidays. After brainstorming, we decided to spend Christmas in Kamakura. Christmas in Japan is…
As a Sailor, I am so grateful for the chance to explore beautiful Japan. Below are 15 unforgettable adventures for the bold and the curious. In my 20s, the ships…