Eating vegetarian food in Japan is definitely possible – it just takes a bit of research to know where to go and what to eat. There are a lot of great guides out there with information on the Japanese and English names for specific foods safe for a vegetarian diet. With this post, I want […]
Vegetarian Food
Sengan-en: Historic Site & Gardens in Kagoshima, Japan
There are so many amazing sights to see in Japan’s southern Kyūshū region. One among them is Sengan-en, an expansive piece of land in the Kagoshima Prefecture once owned by a powerful samurai clan. The historic site has a residence, Japanese gardens, shrines, hiking trails, restaurants, shops, and a former machine factory that contributed to […]
Guide to Shinjuku, Tokyo: Neon Lights, Karaoke, Quirky Shopping, & Unique Dining
There is a reason Shinjuku is such a well-traveled destination in Tokyo. I must confess that I avoided it on my first two trips to Japan, thinking it was too touristy or too expensive or too unsafe (the red light district is there, after all). I was wrong. Fortunately, I rectified this on my third […]
Two Days in Hakone, a Resort Town in the Mountains of Japan
About Hakone Hakone is a beautiful resort town west of Tokyo known for its natural onsen (hot springs) and misty mountains. The pace is much slower than daily life in the big cities of Japan, making it the perfect place to relax. It is a popular day trip destination from Tokyo, but I decided to […]
Guide to Ikebukuro, Tokyo: Anime, Video Games, Shopping, and Cats
For me, walking into Ikebukuro, Tokyo for the first time was a bit like walking into Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. I didn’t know what to expect, but I had a wonderfully surreal experience, and I couldn’t wait to go back. On various visits, I have: Seen a man in blue plaid pants walking two dogs dressed […]
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Vegetarian-Friendly Treats at Epcot’s 2018 Flower and Garden Festival
One of the highlights of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival is the abundance of scrumptious dishes found in every corner of the park. Each outdoor kitchen follows a theme, whether the menu represents a certain country or a certain type of cuisine, and they are set up all throughout Epcot so you can eat as […]