Eating Kobe Beef in Kobe
Vegetarians beware: meat ahead. I order some of the world’s best beef in Kobe, Japan. Continue reading
Vegetarians beware: meat ahead. I order some of the world’s best beef in Kobe, Japan. Continue reading
Fresh sushi on a stick? Don’t mind if I do! I sample treats (and avoid a few gross items… like fish eyes) while exploring Nishiki Market in Kyoto. Continue reading
Deer wander the streets of Nara like stray puppies — I’ve never seen anything like it. And Nara is home to some of the prettiest temples in Japan. Continue reading
Hundreds of statues with the most curious faces line this shrine in Arashiyama — a village of stone, moss-covered men and women. Continue reading
There are an exhausting number of temples in Arashiyama and I do my best to see the highlights. Tenryu-ji is the clear favorite. Continue reading
Arashiyama is a day trip from Kyoto, and it’s my single favorite place in all of Japan. This bamboo forest is a big reason why. Continue reading
There are dozens of temples and shrines in Kyoto. Here are a few of my favorites, including the highlight of them all — the Golden Temple, photographed at sunset. Continue reading
This UNESCO site is my favorite spot in Kyoto and I return three times during my stay. I’ve accumulated the best photos in this post. Continue reading
One of my favorite memories from Japan is the afternoon I spent wearing traditional kimono with my friend Ayumi. Continue reading
Thousands of bright saffron gates line the pathways at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. What a delight to photograph! Continue reading