Japan is a country that will overload your senses, but at the same time leave you with a feeling of tranquility. The commotion of the city mixed with the calming nature and reverence is a juxtaposition that just works. I fell in love with Japan and...
Small pieces of sushi slowly glided by as my mouth began to water. Wanting to see the choices before snatching up my first pick, I waited, carefully analyzing my options. Almost every piece looked delicious, and finally I plucked a plate from the constantly rotating...
The Fushimi Inari Shrine was one place we just had to add to our itinerary when we decided to head to Kyoto. Thousands of iconic, orange torii gates straddle the paths all the way up the mountain, and we couldn’t resist following the crowds to...
She moved with reverence and grace while we quietly observed every dance-like move. The entire ritual was performed with precision and intention. We were watching an authentic tea ceremony in a 100 year old traditional Geisha ryokan, and it just so happened to be one of...
We made our way out of the city as the clouds looked like they were about to burst. Crossing our fingers for good weather, we hoped we weren't about to get stuck on a rainy day trip to Arashiyama, a district of Kyoto. As luck would...
Ichiran Ramen may not be the best bowl of ramen out there, but I have to say it is certainly one of my favorites. However, the process of purchasing a bowl can be a bit intimidating for first timers, so we wanted to create a...
The streets were alive with the hum of chatter trickling out from the privacy of the teahouses and restaurants lining the streets. Lanterns were lit and umbrellas were glowing a fiery red. "Hey, those ladies you were talking about just drove by in that taxi", Micah...
While I loved the gigantic city of Tokyo and the tiny village of Shibu Onsen, Kyoto seemed to have the best of both worlds. It was still a larger city with all the fancy, modern conveniences, but the historic, small town charm was also abundant....
