Travel, Food & Culture
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…
Three Days in Kyoto
Your Japan trip can not be completed without visiting Kyoto. Located in the Kansai region, Kyoto is one of the…
Two Days In Kanazawa
City of Gold Marsh Kanazawa is located in Ishikawa prefecture on the north-west coast of Japan. The name literally translates…
October 2019 Newsletter
Hello Friends, I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful fall days. I have just returned from the much anticipated…
Viewing Mount Fuji
Japan’s Iconic Mountain Mount Fuji is the highest and most celebrated mountain in Japan and conveniently located about 100 kilometers…
Kamakura Day Trip
A Stroll Around Kamakura City For an unforgettable day trip from Tokyo, consider making the journey to Kamakura City. Located…
Matsumoto Day 3
Matsumoto and Yayoi Kusama Click here for previous posts: Day 1& Day 2 Two hours before my departure from Matsumoto,…