People I met in Japan – Shigeru
A short little comic about a quiet, lovely man I met in a yakitori restaurant in Tokyo. We chatted together for a couple of hours and he bought us a couple of shots of sake. We were all sitting at the counter and shared a cheers. He's seemed reserved at first but once he opened up, he was fascinating to talk ...
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Onsen Spa in Minakami
I love going to spas on vacation so there was no doubt that I was going to find an onsen to go to in the mountains of Japan. I researched pretty thoroughly to find the right spa for our trip. I wanted it to be traditional, in the mountains, have outdoor pools, and a hotel for us to stay in. It also had to be open to ...
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Treat yo self – Visit Kanazawa
As I left the train station in Kanazawa and walked under a giant wooden art installation, I thought, "Ooo Kanazawa, you fancy!" Kanazawa is great size for a city; easy to navigate off the hop and everything is within walking distance. We spent 3 days there and as we left, Billy and I decided that it was a city we ...
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Everyday Ramen in Tokyo
My first meal in Japan was a delicious, aromatic bowl of ramen. I had been dreaming of this moment since we booked our flights...even before. During our trip, my boyfriend (now husband) and I tried all sorts of different ramens. The combinations are endless. There's nourishing broth, noodles, veggies, pork. What's not to ...
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Tea Tasting in Tokyo
I highly recommend doing a tea tasting or a tea ceremony in Japan. Billy and I aren't major tea drinkers so we opted for a more casual tasting over a ceremony. We left the experience with an appreciation for tea and discovered some new flavours in our palate. This post I'm going to share a few photos I took during the ...
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Finding Edmonton in Tokyo Sushi Bar
I keep a small, grey-thatched Shinola notebook when I travel. I start each trip by recording my thoughts and feelings in the airplane on route. Did you know that people are typically more emotional in an airplane? Writing on the plane is a special gift to tap into those introspective, emotional places (without needing a drink ...
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First Timer To Japan Series: Start Planning
Are you thinking about going to Japan? Great! You are going to have an amazing time. My partner and I decided to go while we put off planning our wedding back in 2016. It was magical. We ate, found inspiration, met cool people, and discovered new hobbies. At first, it can feel intimidating since everyone says that Japanese ...
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