Month: February 2019

The 9 Best Ramen Shops In San Francisco (and One in Oakland)  SFist

As we settle in here for another winter storm, it is most definitely ramen weather —though the same could be said of mid-summer, because this is SF. With that in …

Why Japan is an easy sell for agents in 2019  Travel Weekly

Arriving is the easy part, but planning your trip can be sticky business. Timing and budget often go hand in hand, and for some of us, the seasons take the lead …

Role that Ken Watanabe likes best: Helping out in disaster area：The Asahi Shimbun  Asahi Shimbun

When he’s not busy filming and has time on his hands, acclaimed “Last Samurai” actor Ken Watanabe has another starring role: being behind the counter and …

Beautiful Japanese sightseeing train will be unforgettable way to travel Hokkaido  Japan Today

The efficiency of Japan’s commuter trains can’t be overstated. The rail networks that *service* Tokyo and other urban population centers are all about getting as …