Travel: Japan

License Plates From Around Asia

by Jason

One of the traditions I’ve tried to keep for each country I visit is to take a picture of the license plate. It has been interesting to compare something as common as a license plate throughout the various countries we’ve visted. In this picture post, I’ll share the different license plates we’ve come across throughout […]

The Traveler Dilemma: Seeing Everything Versus Taking It Slow

by Jason

Greetings from Busan, South Korea — our new home for the next 2 months. We’ve found ourselves a cozy (read: very small) studio apartment and will be settling down here for the next couple of months. Today’s post is focused around a constant battle Sharon and I experience: trying to see all of the sights […]

14 Engrish Signs To Make You Laugh

by Sharon

In previous posts, I have mentioned some ridiculous and hilarious English translations from all around Asia.  These terrible translations are affectionately called “Engrish”, and there is even an entire website devoted to funny translations from Asia.  (Why are they always from Asia?  Get with the program, Asia!!!!). I am going to keep writing to a […]

Very Loose Fashion Observations PART 2: JAPAN!

by Sharon

My last post illustrated my raw, previously untapped talent for categorizing an entire country into two categories: floral dresses and acid washed jeans.  Now that Jason and I are spending one week in Japan, I have decided to take on the following topic: Fashion in Japan.