Are you going to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020? Don’t know what to bring? Along with clothes, toothbrushes, razors, and other regular travel items, here are 5 things I would make sure I brought with me, if I was on a trip to Japan. 1. SPARE DEODORANT Whether you lose your deodorant or run out on the trip, in my opinion, having an extra deodorant … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Take With You to Japan
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there is a movement happening in Japan right now to get dads more involved in their families’ lives. It’s called the “Ikumen” movement. “Ikumen” is a combination of two Japanese words: ikuji (育児), meaning “childcare,” and ikemen(イケメン), meaning “handsome or gorgeous man.” The whole premise of the movement is that dads should: Take paternity leave to help their … Continue reading What is an Ikumen?
When I decided to go to Japan for the first time, I was nervous!Questions kept circling around in my head. I couldn’t shake them: What is Japan really like? What do the Japanese people like to talk about? How can I become friends with Japanese people? What if I make a big fool of myself? I loved Japan. I loved everyone I had ever met from … Continue reading What do the Japanese think of Americans?
Onward! Japanward! 