The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Tokyo Japan

The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Tokyo Japan

There are so many things to see and do in Tokyo that it's hard to narrow down what to do if you only have a couple of days to spend in this iconic city but if that’s all the time you have, we have the perfect 2-day itinerary for you. We grew up in Japan and still visit on a regular basis, so these are our recommendations from a tourist and local's perspective.

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The Complete Guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo

The Complete Guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo

Our complete guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo. The Roastery is spread over four floors and combines traditional Japanese design elements with modern aesthetics.  It is unquestionably a unique and memorable experience, especially for coffee enthusiasts.

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7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

What is a Japanese family restaurant? In Japan, we call it famiresu (ファミレス), which is short for family restaurant and it’s somewhat similar to chain restaurants in the U.S.  Here is our list of seven things we love about Japanese family restaurants.

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The Complete Guide to Magnolia Market at The Silos in Waco, Texas

The Complete Guide to Magnolia Market at The Silos in Waco, Texas

My visit to Chip and Joanna’s empire in Waco, Texas with Kuma. Magnolia Market at the Silos is humungous and often referred to as the Disneyland of Fixer Upper fans. I can understand why they call it that now.

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