What makes a great meal? It's not just about "fancy" food. In my previous post, It's All About the Food: Eatables as Experience, I had started writing about 5 memorable meals, but got sidetracked into musings on food and culture. Some of those foods were deliciously memorable, while others were regrettably memorable. But they're all part of the sensory experience of travel. In no particular order, below are my reminiscings of five meals that were memorable not only because of
A Japanese New Year's tradition that will bring you good luck! I no longer make New Year's resolutions, but boy, could I use all the luck I can get! After all, someone's gotta win the lottery, right?! Having spent so much time in Japan, I'm always looking for things to do that are off the beaten path, unique, and non-touristy. The Yamanote Seven Lucky Gods walking tour fit the bill perfectly. There are several of these walks all over Japan; I chose the one across Minato-ku an
