FoodTohoku Sundance: Tex Mex and Irish Pub in Morioka, Iwate Most cities in Japan have their own obligatory foreigner bar or restaurant. It's usually a place that serves foreign food,…Ryann OverbayMay 23, 2018
KantoSightseeingSponsored Finding the Best Views in Tokyo: Zojo-ji Temple and the WTCB Observatory Sponsored by Keisei Railways Looking for the best views in Tokyo? Get the Keisei's train passes that you will get at…Ryann OverbayMarch 7, 2018
KantoSightseeingSponsored Discovering the Remnants of Old Tokyo: Tateishi Shopping District Sponsored by Keisei Railways Tateishi: Artisan and Merchant Quarters During the Edo Period There are quite a few notable areas in…Ryann OverbayMarch 6, 2018
KantoSightseeingSponsored Shibamata, Tokyo: Discover the Charming Highlights of this Small Town Located in the east part of Tokyo, Shibamata town retains a unique historic atmosphere and is a popular destination for…Ryann OverbayMarch 5, 2018
AccommodationChubuKantoSponsored Treat Yourself to a Vacation at the Prince Hotel Resorts Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing weekend at a couple of different…Ryann OverbayDecember 3, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Take a Bike Ride Through Karuizawa’s Charming Streets Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. The Prince Resort in Karuizawa is packed full of opportunities to stretch your legs and breath…Ryann OverbayDecember 1, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Karuizawa Prince Hotel East: Soak up the Shifting Seasons The Karuizawa Prince Grounds are a sprawling network of paved roads interspersed with cabins, bath houses, ski lifts, tennis courts,…Ryann OverbayNovember 29, 2017
ChubuShoppingSponsored Shopping in Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Whether you are taking a retreat during the summer, or winter, trying to escape the heat,…Ryann OverbayNovember 27, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Escape from Tokyo in One Hour: The Prince Villa Karuizawa Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Tokyo can get overwhelming, especially for those living in the city. The city and outer…Ryann OverbayNovember 24, 2017
AccommodationFoodKantoSponsored The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho: Gorgeous Views and Luxury Treatment in the Heart of Tokyo Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Planning to visit Japan on business? Swinging through Tokyo on your way to somewhere new? Whatever…Ryann OverbayNovember 20, 2017
CultureKantoSightseeing Bonsai and Where to See This Unique Art Form in Japan What is Bonsai You Ask? Bon-sai(盆栽) literally translates to "tray planting," which is exactly what the art of bonsai is. Bonsai…Ryann OverbayJuly 29, 2017
SightseeingTohoku Jodogahama: A Visit to the Pristine Miyako Coast As we drove along the coast to Jodogahama Beach, Iwate Prefecture, I could catch glimpses of the ocean between the sparse patches of…Ryann OverbayJune 23, 2017
SightseeingSponsoredTohoku See the Unique Faces of Buddha’s Disciples at Todosan Manpukuji Showa Rakan Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The Temple Originally founded in 807, this temple was…Ryann OverbayMarch 24, 2017
AccommodationFoodSponsoredTohoku Yahata-ya: Come Stay at this Renowned Japanese Resort Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The Ryokan Bobata Onsen Yahata-ya Ryokan is located in…Ryann OverbayMarch 23, 2017
ActivitiesCultureSponsoredTohoku Try Your Hand at Painting Traditional Dolls at a Traditional Folk Art Village Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The History of Takashiba Dekoyashiki (Workshop) During the Edo…Ryann OverbayMarch 22, 2017
SightseeingSponsoredTohoku Abukuma Cave: Come Explore the Underground Caverns Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture Abukuma Cave History First discovered on September 12th 1969,…Ryann OverbayMarch 22, 2017
ActivitiesFoodSponsoredTohoku Niida-Honke Brewery: An Organic Sake Experience Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The Brewery Niida-Honke Brewery is over 300 years old,…Ryann OverbayMarch 21, 2017
SightseeingSponsoredTohoku Sokushinbutsu: Japan’s Self-Mummified Buddhist Monks Sokushinbutsu (即身仏) refers to the practice of self-mummification followed by a mountainous dwelling sect of Buddhist monks called Shugen-do. The…Ryann OverbayMarch 20, 2017
FoodSponsoredTohoku Onomachi Komachi Ice Burger: Try This Local Sweet! Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture Koriyama city is located in central Fukushima Prefecture. Because…Ryann OverbayMarch 17, 2017
ActivitiesCultureSponsoredTohoku Step into Traditional Japanese Culture: Kimono’s and Nichibu Dancing Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture Koriyama Koriyama city is located in central Fukushima Prefecture.…Ryann OverbayMarch 16, 2017
ActivitiesChubuEventsSponsored Koide International Snowball Fight: Costumes, Snowball Fights, and Igloo Huts(Niigata) Koide is a small town located in the larger city of Uonuma. Well known for its ski resorts and heavy…Ryann OverbayMarch 5, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Stay a Ryokan in this Snowy Wonderland, Uonuma Oyu Onsen is located east of Koide in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture. Uonuma boasts six ski and snowboard resorts, but…Ryann OverbayMarch 4, 2017
ActivitiesChubuCultureEventsSightseeingSponsored Experience the Snowy Secchu Hanamizuiwai Festival Uonuma is located in South Central Niigata, and is well known for its delicious rice and it’s sake. The winters…Ryann OverbayMarch 2, 2017
FoodTohoku Karakoma: Vegan and Macrobiotic Restaurant Macrobiotic / Veggie friendly Restaurant in Morioka, Tohoku Japan My friend and I have been hunting for more vegan and…Ryann OverbayDecember 30, 2016
ActivitiesSightseeingTohoku Ryusendo: Come See the Endless Cave Pools Ryusendo Cave In Iwate, the northern part of Japan is one of those places for tourists, dwelling in the caves,…Ryann OverbaySeptember 21, 2016
AccommodationActivitiesTohoku Nishihama Campground – Enjoy camping by the beach! Japan, especially North Japan, has many camp sites to offer, they are usually well designed and neatly laid out. I…Ryann OverbayAugust 12, 2016
CultureFoodSightseeingTohoku Koiwai Farm: Experience Unique Hands-on Learning at this Local Dairy Farm Koiwai is unique, not only in the tours it offers but also in the range and variety of projects it…Ryann OverbayJuly 14, 2016
SightseeingTohoku Hachiman-gu: Visit the Biggest Shrine in Iwate One of the first places I visited in Japan was Hachiman-gu shrine. I had just arrived and my new co-worker…Ryann OverbayJune 26, 2016