Things to See & Do

I’m back with a special feature from my recent family trip to the Kansai region of Japan: the shopping story. During our Kyoto-Osaka-Nara adventure, our family split into two teams for a day: the “Deer Team” and the “Shopping Team.” While my husband and kids had a blast with the deer in Nara, my mother … Read more

A Shopper’s Guide to Tableware in Tokyo: 8 Recommended Stores in Shibuya, Daikanyama, and Kappabashi This is a shopping guide for tableware enthusiasts planning a trip to Tokyo. Based on my own experience of creating a “Dish Road” on Google Maps tailored to my wife’s tastes, I’ve compiled practical information on eight select and specialty … Read more