Ever worried about accidentally offending someone during your Japan trip? Knowing a few basic customs helps you enjoy your trip more and show respect to your hosts. After living in Japan for over 2 decades, I have learned what helps tourists fit in naturally. This guide covers the most important Japan etiquette rules you need […]
Feature Tokyo Disneyland Tokyo DisneySea Opening Date April 15, 1983 September 4, 2001 Theme Classic Disney fairy tales and fantasy Nautical adventures and exploration Layout Modeled after Disneyland & Magic Kingdom with a spoke-and-wheel design Unique layout with seven themed ports around a central body of water Icon Cinderella Castle Mount Prometheus (within Mysterious Island) […]
I’ve lived in Nagoya since January 2000, and in that time I’ve eaten at places with no English menus and no TripAdvisor listings, raised a family in a neighbourhood most visitors never reach, and watched the city change in ways no press trip could show you. This is the real answer to the question most […]
There are plenty of strange Japanese foods. Since arriving in Japan in 2000, my culinary journey has been fascinating. I started with a reluctance to eat raw fish, but over time, I’ve developed a curiosity that has led me to try almost everything. And guess what? Much of what might seem strange, scary or gross […]




