Travel Archives - Todd Fong

A Dance of Grace and Fools

Aug 1, 2024 | 0

The dancers are fools, everyone is a fool, so why not dance? A glimpse at Japan’s Awa Odori festival.

We, Like Ants

Jun 25, 2024 | 0

In thousands of years and the absence of social media, our descendants will be left wondering why we travel like we do.

7 Essential Items For a Summer Trip to Japan

Jun 24, 2024 | 0

It’s totally normal for many people around the world to have long summer vacations, but...

Long Walks in Tokyo – From Ginza to Shinjuku

May 17, 2024 | 0

As I mentioned in my introductory post, I love long walks in Tokyo. One of my favorite ways to...

The Long Walk – Discover the Real Tokyo Without the Crowds

May 15, 2024 | 0

During the latter part of the COVID-19 pandemic, I embarked on a new hobby: long walks across...

Where’s The Beef? Discover the Kobe You Never Knew

Mar 23, 2024 | 0

If Kobe Beef is all you know about Kobe, there are much better reasons to see this miraculous city for yourself. It boasts modern architecture, historical quarters, jazz influence, and a rich sake production history. Ever resilient, Kobe has rebuilt itself after the devastating 1995 earthquake, offering much more beyond its culinary fame.

Forget Kyoto and Tokyo – The 5 Best Alternative Cities for First Time Visitors to Japan

Mar 13, 2024 | 0

While Kyoto chokes on tourists, countless other cities and regions of Japan that are equally charming, beautiful or historic remain virtually ignored. Here are 5 amazing cities in Japan other than Kyoto and Tokyo that are easily accessible even to first-time visitors to Japan.