Fun Ways to Experiment with Shirasu at Enoshima
KatieI 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…
Easy and Fun Weekend Getaways From Yokosuka
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 Embracing the Heat at Japan’s Famous Hot Springs
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.…
In Search of the Gotokuji “Lucky” Beckoning Cat
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…
A Lunar New Year in Yokohama’s Chinatown
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…
The Fun of Ichigo Gari – Happy Strawberry Hunting in Japan
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 and a Daruma Doll Goal
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.…
Celebrating New Year’s Day in Japan with the Dragon of Enoshima
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?…
A Japanese-style Christmas in Kamakura
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…
15 Beautiful and Unforgettable Adventures To Try in Japan
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…