Are you looking for places to visit in Tokyo? Consider visiting Tokyo’s Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Jorenji Temple. I didn’t even know there was a Great Daibutsu in Tokyo. I’ve seen Great Buddhas in Fukuoka, Kamakura, and Nara, but I…
Sakura, Chiba: Tokyo Day Trip 1-Day Itinerary
I’m always searching for unique places to visit in Japan that are easily accessible from the main areas I typically stay in, like Tokyo. Today, we will take a quick trip to Chiba, an area just outside of Tokyo, to…
How to Spend a Day in Tokyo’s Bay Area (Odaiba/Ariake Japan Itinerary)
Need help figuring out how to spend a day in Tokyo? In this Tokyo travel guide, we are heading to Odaiba, a man-made island in Tokyo’s Bay known as a futuristic high-tech entertainment and museum hub. It’s an area that’s…
How to Actually Avoid Jet Lag Once You Get Home From a Trip
The jet lag coming back from Japan to Los Angeles can be the absolute worst! When I got back from my trip, I was determined to avoid the weeks of jet lag by following all the best “how to get…
A Full Day at Tokyo Disneyland (Is it worth a visit?)
Come with me to Tokyo Disneyland for the first time and see for yourself if it’s worth a visit. This was the most spontaneous, unplanned Disney trip I’ve ever done! We had so much fun exploring all the different lands,…
The Lucky Cat Temple in Tokyo: Gotokuji Temple
This post is about the infamous Lucky Cat Temple in Tokyo. You’ll get answers to questions like: What is the Gotokuji Temple famous for? How much does it cost to go to the Gotokuji temple? I hope you find another…
Kiyosumi Shirakawa: A Coffee & Hidden Gem Tokyo Itinerary
If you’re looking for good coffee and hidden gems in Tokyo, this itinerary is for you! It has a little bit of everything—coffee, a beautiful Japanese garden, hole-in-the-wall shops, and a unique museum that transports you to Edo-Period Japan. The…
I visited a cat train station in Japan’s countryside. Here’s how you can, too.
Is there a train station run by a cat in Japan? Yes. Yes, there is (although the stationmaster seemed to be sleeping on the job when I visited, lol). This post focuses on how to ride the cat-themed Tamaden train…
Kamakura Day Trip From Tokyo Itinerary
Looking for places to visit near Tokyo? Check out this 1-day travel itinerary for Kamakura, Japan where you’ll discover places to visit and get Japan travel tips. This itinerary is great for those seeking an easy, more relaxed day trip….
The Journey to Becoming Fearless as a Creator
Hi friends! Today, a new “At Home Diaries” vlog is available on my YouTube channel. It’s a chatty vlog where I spill my guts to you about this “new era” of vlogging for me, life lately, and where I geek…
4-Day Japan Travel Itinerary: Kyoto & Nara
Are you planning a trip to Japan? This YouTube video provides a four-day Japan travel itinerary that includes time in both Kyoto and Nara. We’ll spend the next four days exploring some of Kyoto’s best attractions. Plus, we will make a day…
Reflections About My Content Creator Journey & the Upcoming Year
Hi there! This is the first journal entry that I am writing to go along with my new “At Home Diaries” series. With this series on my YouTube channel, I want to open up with you and share more behind-the-scenes…
