Travel, Food & Culture
Packing List for Your Trip to Japan
The Essentials for Travel to Japan You recently booked your dream trip to Japan, and the excitement awaits! Your journey…
Safeguard Your Health While Traveling in Japan
Travel insurance and other helpful tips Let’s face it, getting sick or injured is never fun, especially while traveling in…
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Vegetarian Travelers in Japan
How to navigate Japan if you are vegetarian It is not an overstatement to call Japan a food nation. Japan…
WWOOF Japan: Green and Budget-Friendly Travel
From time to time, inquiries come from prospective travelers seeking a budget-friendly way to travel to Japan, meet locals, and…
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Sustainable Travel in Japan
As travelers continue to enjoy jetting around the globe and contribute to the world economy, so does the contribution to…
Japan Travel Q&A
Japan Travel Q&A + Useful Tips Japan is a fascinating country with a unique culture, food, and language like no…
8 Tips for Solo Female Travelers in Japan
Did you know that according to Solo Travel Statistics and Data:2020, 72% of American women are taking solo journeys? And…
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Travler
Gift Ideas for Traveler Friends and Family (mostly under $30) The holiday season is almost here, and even though many…
TanpopoStudio is now Tanpopo Journeys!
TanpopoStudio was established in late 2017 after closing Tanpopo Noodle Shop, which my husband and I owned for almost two…
The Art Island, Naoshima
On a beautiful early spring day, I took a 20 minutes ferry ride from Uno port to Naoshima in Setouchi…