Most visitors to Osaka see only the surface, rushing between crowded tourist spots without understanding what makes each place special. Picture having the confidence to explore this lively city. You’d know which attractions give the best experiences and how to enjoy your time at each one. This guide changes you from a regular tourist into […]

Mie Prefecture sits right next to Aichi, where I’ve lived for close to three decades. For the longest time, I had a negative image of the place. A few industrial towns like Yokkaichi (a port city north of Ise) gave it a bad reputation. Factories and pollution dominated the landscape there. But I was wrong. […]

Japan is one of the most breathtaking countries in the world. This tourist destination has a distinctive culture and plenty of scenic locations. Most importantly though, the island country has hundreds of spectacular beaches. Whether you’re traveling to Japan, particularly for the beaches, or you just want a sunny beach day in the middle of […]

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 […]