…Rebecca Copeland says she wants readers to feel like they have been to Kyoto and make Japanese culture accessible to everyone. In our latest survey, Japan ranked #3 on our…
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What to Wear in Japan
…The Japanese women do not wear t-shirts as we do in the US. Most wore a nice top, not low cut but many were sleeveless. Most Japanese women wear heels…
What to Know for Your First Solo Trip to Kyoto, Japan
…Japanese language and literature at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research specialties include modern and contemporary women’s writing in Japan, modern literature, and translation studies. Her debut novel, The…
JourneyWoman Cooks Non-Swedish Meatballs in Japan
Last updated on March 26th, 2024 Doing the background research for an article on Japan (see: P.S. below), my favorite recipe called ‘Non-Swedish Meatballs’ suddenly popped into my mind. I…
30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024
…these 30 places are ones that our well-travelled group has actually travelled to. Some, like Hiroshima, Japan, may surprise you with its reinvention as a city of peace. Others, like…
Getting Naked (or Not) With Strangers: When and Where to Take Your Clothes Off in Asia
…day long. It is constantly reheated, and they do have fancy water recirculating and cleaning mechanisms. A typical private bath at a Japanese hotel / Photo by Japan National Tourism…
12 Countries Women Solo Travelers Want to Visit in 2023
…here. 3. Journey to Japan As Asia reopens, Japan emerges as one of the most popular destinations for solo travel in 2023, given the variety of experiences unique to this…
How Curiosity Inspired A Lifetime of Solo Travel
…South Africa, Mauritius Islands, India, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Japan. It was the first time she’d been to Asia or Africa. Collecting knowledge “With Semester At Sea, you’re studying every…
Nine Less-Travelled Places that Should be on Your Radar
…over your head. You can swim with whale sharks here and the sunsets are legendary. This is truly a place to unwind. Learn more here. 8. Mt Koya-San Japan Picture…
“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet: A New Travel Guide for Garden Lovers
…Lost Gardens of Heligan and the ornamental splendour of Japan’s Kenroku-en, this book showcases a diverse range of gardens that cater to different passions and interests. “Whenever I travel, I…