Discovering Shibuya: Izakaya Bar Hopping in Tokyo

One of my favorite ways to explore a neighborhood is by booking a local tour. After arriving in Tokyo, we knew we wanted to spend time in the Shibuya neighborhood and opted to book this small group bar hopping tour through which included food and drinks at three Izakaya bars. Shockingly, we were the onlyContinue reading “Discovering Shibuya: Izakaya Bar Hopping in Tokyo”

A 6-Day Itinerary for Japan

Perhaps it’s your first time traveling far from home or it’s your first trip to a foreign-speaking country. Perhaps it’s your first time in Asia or maybe it’s all of the above. Regardless of the reason, planning a trip to Japan can feel overwhelming; I know it did at least for me when I bookedContinue reading “A 6-Day Itinerary for Japan”

Tips for Your First Trip to Japan

Japan was a bucket list trip for us that was spontaneously booked after receiving a flight deal email from Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) that was too good to pass up. Round trip from the US to Tokyo for $550? Yep! I’ll take that. The trip was booked for January 2020 and, while my boyfriendContinue reading “Tips for Your First Trip to Japan”