It's common knowledge that Japan is crazy about cute characters. From Hello Kitty, to Funassyi, Japanese culture is inundated with…
Ryann OverbayJune 18, 2016
Being a vegetarian in Japan can be challenging, being a vegan even more so. So why not give this macrobiotic…
Ryann OverbayApril 26, 2016
Tsurunoyu Onsen in Akita, is one of many hot springs which belong to Nyutou Onsenkyo. Great tips about visiting various…
Ryann OverbayApril 24, 2016
Defying the mountains above and commanding a valley from below, Nagano's Matsumoto castle is daring and dashing as a crow.
Ryann OverbayApril 23, 2016
Ishiwari Zakura exemplifies that greatness is born from adversity. Like its name implies, the tree split a boulder so that…
Ryann OverbayApril 21, 2016
The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan offers a wide range of exhibits featuring your favorite sea animals: otters, dolphins, penguins and sharks…
Ryann OverbayApril 19, 2016
Near the center of Morioka’s downtown rests the site of Morioka’s former castle. Long since demolished, it was renovated into…
Ryann OverbayApril 18, 2016
A friend of mine told me that when she was a child, the Kitakami River ran red. It wove its…
Ryann OverbayApril 11, 2016
Lake Tazawa offers many activities such as fishing, skiing, relaxing in hotsprings as well sightseeing spots like the Goza no…
Ryann OverbayApril 1, 2016
Experience the awe-inspiring Aomori Nebuta Festival, featuring magnificent five-meter tall theatrical floats known as Nebuta. Join thousands of attendees and…
Ryann OverbayMarch 29, 2016
Nanshoso House in Morioka brings visitors a taste of the Meiji era in the modern day with its traditional Japanese…
Ryann OverbayMarch 25, 2016
Morioka's temple district is a hidden gem that offers rich stories and surprising history in addition to a pleasant respite…
Ryann OverbayMarch 21, 2016
