How to Order at Ichiran in Japan

If you’re planning on visiting the Ichiran ramen chain on your trip to Japan, it’s good to have an idea of how their unique ordering system works so you can breeze through it like a local. Let us explain…

Read more

The Aoniyoshi train on the platform in Nara. It is painted maroom with gold details on the front. Flowers are drawn on the side

Is the Aoniyoshi Train Worth It?

You’ve probably seen it on social media—a train with luxurious green seats facing beautiful windows, pretty purple cakes, and an equally pretty purple livery. This is the Aoniyoshi train that runs between Kyoto and Osaka, but the pretty train also comes with a pretty price tag. So is it worth paying the extra money?

Read more