Private Onsen For Those With Tattoos at Ryokan in Takayama Japan
Visiting a Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) and soaking in the natural hot springs is a wonderful experience - the one we found in Takayama, Japan was one of the highlights of our trip!
A Day With A Master Swordsmith
Master sword smith Taro teaches us the fundamentals of metalworking and how to forge our own blades.
Traveling Light in Japan - Inside Our Backpacks
Before we started planning the details of our trip we had to make a very important decision - suitcase or backpack? In this post we will talk about the pros and cons for both, what we packed in our bags, and do's and don'ts.