
Travel to Japan: How to Stay Connected to Internet Anywhere Anytime
*At the bottom of this article there is a link for a pocket Wi-Fi rental at 15% off the normal rate. It will be useful when you travel in Japan!
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Unforgettable Travel to See Maruyama Senmaida Rice Fields in Mie
Our visit to Maruyama Senmaida was in late spring when cherry blossom had long passed. It was our third do-it-yourself, self-driven trip to Japan. This time the trip spanned 19 days, Read More…

Symbology in Traditional Japanese Gardens – Stone Lanterns (Toro)
There’s nothing quite like strolling along a plover path to a hidden wisteria arbor, or across a yatsuhashi (8 plank bridge) in the middle of a purple iris marsh. A Japanese Garden is Read More…
Simon and Martina Try Steam Buns at Convenience Stores in Japan!
A Happy New Year to everyone, and we hope you had a great time during the holidays. We trust most of you have smoothly returned to the pace of regular daily routine, Read More…
Simon and Martina Visit Kyoto Kitcho Restaurant and Introduce Traditional Japanese Culture!
Welcome back to Goin’ Japanesque!, and this is our third installation of the Simon and Martina series. Last week Martina surprised us with her cooking skills but this week, Read More…
Japanese Wagyu Beef Dish À la Simon and Martina and Win a Free Trip to Japan!
Last week we have brought to you the first food adventure on Goin’Japanesque! by Simon and Martina, visiting Pompompurin café in Kichijoji, Tokyo. We had been wondering Read More…
Simon and Martina, Canadian YouTubers Explore Pompompurin Cafe in Tokyo!
We have introduced many unique cafes in Japan in the past, and this time Simon and Martina, a popular pair of YouTubers offers their experience. This is their first article Read More…

Rikugi-en: A Purely Japanese Garden in Tokyo Built by a Poetry Lover
Tokyo was the center of power in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868) as the shogun resided. And today there are many scenic spots and famous landmarks reminiscent of Read More…

Almost 40 Pounds!? Dressing up as Geisha per Tradition in Kyoto, Japan
The very first time I came across a maiko, I knew not what she was. Then I read and read and read and…finally last summer in Kyoto, I almost became one. Read More…