Japan Travel Tips & Hidden Gems
When most overseas foreigners think of Fukushima, their thoughts immediately flash to the devastating disasters of March 11, 2011. A decade ago, the prefecture as well as the neighboring regions were hit by a triple punch. This combination, known as…
Note: Sadly, the announcement that Japan’s borders would again open on Oct 11, 2022 brought the fleeting dream of a Kyoto without tourists to an end… It’s no secret that I’ve been very vocal about my animosity for Kyoto. While…
Hail and well met travelers! These days, there’s few out there who haven’t heard of the legendary beef that comes from the Kobe area. Despite the fame of these succulent and savory slices of meat, Kobe and the remainder of…
Man’s life is fifty years.In the universe, what is it but dreams or illusions?Is there any that is born and does not die? — Oda Nobunaga For the longest time, I have had a profound sense of respect for the Japanese warlord Oda…
Oh man… It feels like I haven’t penned a piece since Nam or something. The past few weeks are the first time since I started producing content that I’ve allowed myself to fall off the wagon. Lately, my mind has…
Note: This article was first written during the early months of the pandemic. The info about the destination is still solid though…. — Donny Kimball Ever since hearing of Yahiko several years ago, I’ve been itching for a visit. I first encountered…
“While this article was originally written during the pandemic, all of the locations and information featured are still valid…” — Donny Kimball Alright, confession time folks. For a good while now, I have wanted to revisit the lovely area of Kawaguchiko (lit.…
Let’s get one thing straight. I absolutely loathe ninja, at least so much as they are portrayed in popular culture. won’t bore you with the details of how these stealthy warriors, also known as “shinobi,” managed to seep into Hollywood…
This week’s article is going to be a comparatively shorter piece than those I usually put out. Rather than delve into the weeds on some remote area, we’re going to be taking a look at a handy hack that I’ve…
Note: This article was first written during the early months of the pandemic. The info about the destination is still solid though… — Donny Kimball “What the hell am I doing?!? This is absolutely crazy…” I thought to myself as I glanced…
Hey there reader! Welcome back to another round of off the beaten path travel. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the beachside town of Hayama. Located southeast of the ever-popular tourist area of Kamakura on the Miura…
“While this article was originally written during the pandemic, all of the locations and information featured are still valid…” — Donny Kimball Fellow travelers, I have some great news! I am finally back on the road again! I’m still playing things relatively…
These days, just about everyone under the sun knows of Kyoto’s eternally popular Fushimi Inari Taisha. With its endless series of vermilion torii gates, a shot at this location for the Gram is basically a must-do when visiting Japan’s former…
“While this article was originally written during the pandemic, all of the locations and information featured are still valid…” — Donny Kimball Welcome back to another installment in my ongoing Backyard Tourism series. Presently, as I write this, the world is still…
Note: This article was first written during the early months of the pandemic. The info about the destination is still solid though…. — Donny Kimball As I write this article, it’s the tail end of May 2020. Currently, Tokyo and the last…