Japonica

Are you looking for the place with the most delicious food in Japan?

Inside Japan’s absurd work culture

For all the engineering marvels that Japan is known for, the country lags in digital technology

Finding myself in need of medical care in America and Japan

The battle of the konbini is on in Japan

On a low budget? Solo travel? Is it doable?

Work, work, work

A half dozen reasons to visit this Japanese gem of a city

The Seiji Fujishiro Museum in northern Tochigi Prefecture

My Obon Experience

Growing up in Tenryu, once a city, now a ward, always home

A Trip to Sakura & Narita City in Chiba Prefecture

Local bankers, not so much

It’s possible to learn colloquial Japanese quickly in Romaji

Beware of riptides, tsunami waves, and new alcohol and tattoo prohibitions

The last visit to Perfect Cove in Tottori Prefecture

An unexpected journey through rural Nara Prefecture

A sentimental journey with Onitsuka Tiger