Kaiyukan, located in Osaka, Japan, is one of the largest aquariums in the world and is renowned for its unique layout. Upon entering, guests walk down a spiral ramp from the 8th floor all the way to the ground floor, finding themselves in the middle of…
Ryan and I love traveling to Osaka… it’s definitely one of our favorite Japanese destinations, if not the favorite! Osaka was actually the first place we visited after moving to Japan, and whether it was the jet-lag or the culture shock,…
Miyajima Island is one of our favorite Japanese destinations, and since it’s just a short drive from Iwakuni, we find ourselves frequenting the island several times a year. Miyajima, also knowns as the Island of Gods, is a popular place…
Mikans are a popular Japanese citrus, also known as Satsuma, that are similar in size and taste to tangerines or seedless mandarins. The word Mikan means “honey citrus”, due to its reputation as one of the sweetest citrus varieties. As…
This year for my birthday, Ryan sent me on a scavenger hunt around town to keep me occupied while he was preparing a special dinner at home. I shopped for new shoes, had a lovely massage, and ended the afternoon…
Shopping for a new baby can be stressful and overwhelming, but even more so if you are an American living overseas. Clothing and cribs are sized differently, and not knowing the local language makes something as simple as locating a children’s store…
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