Here you’ll find a list of places I visited during my four-day stay in Tokyo during cherry blossom season. This itinerary included time in Yokohama, where I visited Sankeien Garden—a popular sakura-viewing garden near Tokyo. You can see how this…
Ghibli Museum (Mitaka) Tokyo Itinerary + How to Purchase Tickets
If you want to visit the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, this guide is for you! Here, you’ll find tips for purchasing tickets and a Ghibli Museum day itinerary that includes Totoro cream puffs and the beautiful Inokashira Park. Are…
Nara Half-Day Itinerary: How to See the Deer Park & Todaiji from Osaka or Kyoto
Wondering if you can see Nara in just half a day from Osaka or Kyoto? The short answer? Yes, you can see Nara in half a day. If your goal is to feed the deer and visit the impressive Great…
Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Phrase That Changed How I See Everyday Beauty
This note was originally shared in my weekly newsletter, Letters from Japan (and LA) — a slow and personal space where I write about Japan, culture, and life between two homes. 💌 I’m currently writing this in a cafe on…
What to Book Before Your Trip to Japan (+ FREE Japan Travel Checklist)
Planning a trip to Japan, whether it’s your first or fifth time, can be stressful. There are so many different tickets and reservations to make ahead of your trip! But this article is meant to help alleviate some of the…
5 Peaceful Parks and Gardens in Tokyo to Slow Down and Recharge
This note was originally shared in my weekly newsletter, Letters from Japan (and LA) — a slow and personal space where I write about Japan, culture, and life between two homes. 💌 Tokyo is the world’s largest city in terms…
