Japan
Japanese Ghosts – »
Japanese Goblins, Ghosts, Shapeshifters and Devils of the Buddhist Hell are a motley crew ranging from downright [...]
Japanese Food &»
Mexican Quesadillas and Tacos »
One of my very favorite foods because of its abundant flavor is Mexican food. I'm not talking about [...]
Hickory Smoked BBQ Ribs »
I have cooked BBQ ribs many times before, but I had never gotten around to trying my hand at cooking [...]
Accomodations in Japan
Ryokan Styles
Just as there are many different ryokan room prices, there are also many different types or styles of ryokans. No two ryokans are the same, and the quality of ryokan varies dramatically. On the low end of the scale is what we call a "standard ryokan" and at the upper end of the scale is our "luxurious ryokan." In general, you get what you pay for. [...]
Japanese Ryokan
I found this useful information about Japanese Ryokan so I thought I would pass it on. What is a Ryokan? A typical ryokan is an Japanese-style inn. Like a Western-style inn, maintaining the special, atmosphere and appearance is more important than providing the latest [...]
Travel to Japan
Finding a place to stay in Japan »
Whether you're visiting Japan on vacation, or you've moved here for longer than a few months, you will need to find a place to hang your hat at the end of [Read More]
Travel in Japan
Samba Samba in »
Yesterday I went with my friend Hiroshi to the annual Brazilian Festival in Tokyo's [...]
Ryokan Styles »
Just as there are many different ryokan room prices, there are also many different types [...]
Japanese Ryokan »
I found this useful information about Japanese Ryokan so I thought I would pass it [...]
Everything Japanese
Kobi’s in a Pickle, »
When is a hot dog not a hot dog? When it's a uniquely Japanese dogawich of course! Recently, six-time Coney Island Fourth of July hot dog eating contest champion Takeru Kobayashi was treated to a few hours in the big house for his antics at the annual Nathan’s [Read More]