• Asia,  Japan

    What to Know about Okinawa’s Shisa: The Guardian Lions

    This is post 15 of 19 in the series “Discover Okinawa” Discover Okinawa is a series of posts that has everything to do with all things Okinawa. Join us on our journey as we bike around islands, explore Okinawa’s wildlife, eat amazing food, and everything in between! Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: From Coral Reefs to Whale Sharks Okinawa Battle Sites…

  • Asia,  Food & Drink,  Japan

    Our Favorite Restaurants in Iwakuni

    This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Guide to Iwakuni, Japan” Iwakuni is not on everyone’s radar when visiting Japan. After all, it’s far from the typical places tourists visit like Kyoto and Tokyo. But Iwakuni is easily accessible from Hiroshima and deserves a visit. Iwakuni has one of Japan’s prettiest historical bridges at the foot of the…

  • Asia,  Japan

    8 Recommended Hiking Trails Near Iwakuni

    This is post 4 of 5 in the series “Guide to Iwakuni, Japan” Iwakuni is not on everyone’s radar when visiting Japan. After all, it’s far from the typical places tourists visit like Kyoto and Tokyo. But Iwakuni is easily accessible from Hiroshima and deserves a visit. Iwakuni has one of Japan’s prettiest historical bridges at the foot of the…

  • Asia,  Japan

    10 of the Best Day Trips from Iwakuni

    This is post 3 of 5 in the series “Guide to Iwakuni, Japan” Iwakuni is not on everyone’s radar when visiting Japan. After all, it’s far from the typical places tourists visit like Kyoto and Tokyo. But Iwakuni is easily accessible from Hiroshima and deserves a visit. Iwakuni has one of Japan’s prettiest historical bridges at the foot of the…

  • Asia,  Japan

    6 Things to Do in Iwakuni that Can’t be Missed

    This is post 2 of 5 in the series “Guide to Iwakuni, Japan” Iwakuni is not on everyone’s radar when visiting Japan. After all, it’s far from the typical places tourists visit like Kyoto and Tokyo. But Iwakuni is easily accessible from Hiroshima and deserves a visit. Iwakuni has one of Japan’s prettiest historical bridges at the foot of the…

  • Asia,  Japan

    Guide to Iwakuni, Japan – Our Second Home

    This is post 1 of 5 in the series “Guide to Iwakuni, Japan” Iwakuni is not on everyone’s radar when visiting Japan. After all, it’s far from the typical places tourists visit like Kyoto and Tokyo. But Iwakuni is easily accessible from Hiroshima and deserves a visit. Iwakuni has one of Japan’s prettiest historical bridges at the foot of the…

  • Asia,  Japan

    Spending a Day on Kudaka Island, Okinawa

    This is post 14 of 19 in the series “Discover Okinawa” Discover Okinawa is a series of posts that has everything to do with all things Okinawa. Join us on our journey as we bike around islands, explore Okinawa’s wildlife, eat amazing food, and everything in between! Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: From Coral Reefs to Whale Sharks Okinawa Battle Sites…

  • Asia,  Japan

    Walk the Gusuku Route in Kitanakagusuku

    This is post 13 of 19 in the series “Discover Okinawa” Discover Okinawa is a series of posts that has everything to do with all things Okinawa. Join us on our journey as we bike around islands, explore Okinawa’s wildlife, eat amazing food, and everything in between! Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: From Coral Reefs to Whale Sharks Okinawa Battle Sites…

  • Asia,  Japan

    Tourist Attractions in Kawasaki – Temples and Tiny Escalators

    Kawasaki, everyone’s heard the name. Right up there with Honda and Yamaha. That’s right, Kawasaki is a popular brand of motorcycle. But did you know there is a town in Japan with the same name? In fact, Kawasaki is Japan’s eighth most populous city. Being so close to Tokyo and just south of Haneda Airport, there are many tourist attractions…