As an American, I made several travel mistakes during my first trip to Japan. There was train etiquette I wasn't aware of, and I often felt underdressed in Tokyo. I didn't realize I couldn't wear my ...

As I write this, I’m in a half-awake, somewhat delirious state that comes from trying to adjust to a 14-hour time difference, otherwise known as jet lag. Granted, I’ve been home for an entire four ...

Japan offers gardens to explore, temples to visit and sumptuous food to sample. Photo Credit: Catherine Parker Planning a trip to Japan can be intimidating, I was when I first started. The language ...

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My kids were adamant that we take a family vacation to Japan this year. Despite being a seasoned traveler, the idea of planning this trip overwhelmed me. I decided a small family group tour was the ...