Being connected to the internet while in Japan makes travelling around the country more comfortable and convenient. For some people, the language barrier can be a bit challenging, and ordering food, shopping, navigating, and other mundane tasks can be complicated and stressful. But, with a smartphone with reliable internet access, doing these things should not be that big of a…
Tohoku is one of the largest regions in Japan. It spreads over the Northernmost parts of the main island Honshu. Tohoku region consists of six prefectures: Fukushima, Miyagi, Yamagata, Akita, Iwate, Aomori. These lands have played an important part in Japanese history, so it is not surprising to find many castles or other historical monuments in Tohoku. There is even…
Being a huge fan of Japanese cuisine, I have made sure to try different Japanese dishes in every country I visited, as well as in any new restaurant that opened up in my own hometown. And even though most of these places would have accomplished Japanese chefs, the food simply cannot be compared with what you get to taste in…