After a few relaxing days away from the city, we were back in Tokyo for another memorable meal. Continue reading
Mt. Fuji and Hakone.
After our first visit to Tokyo, we spent the following days relaxing at traditional ryokans. Continue reading
Tokyo Pt. 1.
Even though I’ve been to Japan over 10 times, I had never visited the capital! Continue reading
Review: Ichita.
With a plethora of high-end kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo, it was beyond overwhelming researching all the various options. Continue reading
Review: L’Effervescence.
Tokyo is a culinary mecca with more Michelin starred restaurants than any other city in the world. Continue reading
Yudanaka.
Yudanaka, a small town near Nagano, is home to one of Japan’s most fun attractions. Continue reading
Kanazawa.
After an eventful and busy few days in Kyoto, it was nice to visit Kanazawa, a less touristy city with old-world charm. Continue reading
Kyoto and Nara.
Our third destination on our Japan adventure was Kyoto and Nara, both past capitals of the country, where we met up with my mom. Continue reading
Review: Otagi.
Reserving fine dining restaurants in Japan was a challenge. The majority of these types of restaurants are intimate and seats are limited so reservations are extremely hard to come by especially for foreigners. Continue reading
Review: Sushi Gion Matsudaya.
Our first night in Kyoto, we dined at one Michelin starred Sushi Gion Matsudaya in the historic Gion district. Continue reading
