This Way to Fukuoka

Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka

I didn’t know what to make of Fukuoka at first. It’s a bit sterile in feel and lacking in the cultural attractions you’d expect from old Japan. Compared to more popular cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and even Osaka, it felt more like a stopover, an entry point into Kyushu en route to more interesting destinations … Read more

This Way to Osaka

Crowd in Shinsaibashi

I don’t keep count but I’ve probably taken close to a dozen trips to Japan by now. I’ve explored many cities from Kyushu to Hokkaido but Osaka remains one of my favorites. It’s the first city I visited as a hobby blogger and is mostly to blame for my incurable obsession with Japan (and travel … Read more