If I asked you, “What are some differences between the United States and Japan?” then your initial reaction might be to say something like: J-Pop, karaoke, or getting naked with strangers in public baths! Sure, all those things are far more exciting in Sunrise Land than they are in the Forge of Freedom, but another […]
11 Reasons To Love Japan’s Konbinis
Whether your opinion of Japan ends up being that you hate it or you love it, one thing can be said with near certainty: you will love konbinis (at the very least you will use them frequently). Convenience stores in Japan, or konbinis, have literally become so deeply integrated into Japanese society that I don’t […]
10 Things You Should Know About Belgium
Before arriving in Belgium I heard from multiple groups of travelers that, “it was the one place they would have skipped” given the chance to “do it over” (no regrets, people). Undeterred, I decided to find out for myself. The verdict? I haven’t the slightest clue what these people were talking about – Belgium is […]
12 Reasons Japan Is Amazeballs
Since I very much enjoyed my visit, it would not be fair to the glory of Japan and its people to only provide a list of reasons you will hate the country (11 Reasons You’ll Hate Japan). Japan has a lot going for it too, and I am not just talking sushi and karaoke (although […]
