Tag: Asia
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Hakone Onsen Experience: Ryokan, Forest Bathing & Day Trips to Nagoya and Osaka
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The Last Leg – Like much of the rest of the trip, this last leg was still a fast-paced, whirlwind experience. It just had some down time for soaking at “the spa” as well. More to come on that, but there is a reason for the quotations. This portion, although…
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3-Days in Tokyo: Food, Shrines & Family Adventures
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Taking the Bullet Train to Tokyo: Our Family’s Shinkansen Experience We trained what felt like every ounce of Kyoto. We thought we had become masters of the Japanese train system by day six. I had come a long way since the train meltdown in Osaka. We made JR Pass day…
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Summer in Kyoto: A Travel Guide and Itinerary
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Part I It was the trip of a lifetime. A place I always fantasized about traveling too, and feel so fortunate to have actually done it. We traveled through Japan – and this post is the the summer in Kyoto edition. In total, we had three main stops – Kyoto…
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Authentic Japanese Karaage Recipe – A Family Heritage Story
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Karaage became popular in Japan in the early 20th century and is now one of the country’s most beloved dishes. Crispy fried chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. In this post, I’m sharing my family’s version of this classic Japanese dish and the story behind how it became…