Articles by Todd Fong
Ojika Island — The Joy of Traveling Solo
Yanoya – A Place To Do Nothing on Ojika Island
Basic Japanese For Travelers To Japan
How To Deal With Culture Shock In Japan
Know what to expect, things you may want to avoid, and tips on how to help overcome the culture shock when you visit Japan.
An Introduction To Japanese Kimono
Rabbit Island: The Cutest Day Trip from Hiroshima on a Budget
Responsible Travel In A Post Quarantine World
An Online Tea Ceremony Celebrating Japanese Craftsmanship
How To Tie a Nagoya Obi – With Pictures and Video
Where Can You Do Snow Cycling in Japan?
Dining Around A Hotpot in Iiyama’s Igloo Village
Peach Blossoms: Japan’s Other Spring Flower Blossoms
Explore Matsue Castle and a Yokai Manga Town Near Hiroshima
From Sake to Whisky: How A City near Hiroshima Birthed one of Japan’s Finest Spirits
Takehara is a perfectly preserved Edo era merchant town with a long history of sake brewing and the birthplace of the father of Japanese whiskey.
Exploring Mt. Daisen: The Mt. Fuji of Western Japan
Japan’s Mt. Daisen is as significant as Mt. Fuji, home to ancient religious sites, a dairy farm, & a photography museum.
How To Get to Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine from Hiroshima On a Budget
Your Guide to One Perfect Day in Hiroshima
We put together an itinerary of a few of the best things to see, do and eat on a perfect first day in Hiroshima, Japan!
Miyoshi City – A Day Trip from Hiroshima by Bus
Hiroshima Bus Terminal – A Guide to Budget Travel Around Hiroshima, Japan
How to save money and make travel to destinations around Hiroshima easy and convenient using the Hiroshima Bus Terminal.
3 Ways To Spend A Perfect Day in Iiyama City
Why My Heart Returns to Iiyama City
Why did I choose Iiyama city in Nagano as the place to take my mother visiting from America? The gorgeous landscapes, delicious foods and the warm hospitality of the people.
A Theater and Show Preserving the Past in Yamaga, Kumamoto
The Rejuvenating Forest of Kikuchi Gorge
The forest enveloping Kikuchi Gorge in Kumamoto Prefecture is one of the 44 accredited sites in Japan for shinrin yoku, or forest bathing.