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From curated lists of the best eats and todos in Japan or about the 35+ other countries I've been fortunate enough to visit.

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post jan 27 ’26
post japan jan 27 ’26

Things to Eat (and do) in Japan aka eating with rwu.

a curated guide to affordable, locally-loved spots in japan. mobile-friendly, filterable, free (no paywall, no gatekeeping).

post jan 6 ’26
post photography jan 6 ’26

The Budapest Zoo #thortakespics

photos from a december visit to the budapest zoo. animals, architecture, light.

resource jan 1 ’26
resource photography jan 1 ’26

Insta360 X5

post aug 9 ’25
post japan aug 9 ’25

Our Trip to Japan

two weeks across tokyo, kyoto, osaka, hakone. theme parks, animal cafes, every meal pre-planned. food guide coming.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market

go EARLY. it gets wild later. food stalls and street snacks pack in fast.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Osaka: Universal Studios Japan

amazeballs. nintendo world is the standout, prioritize it.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: DisneySea

the best disney park in the world. unique theming, incredible design, and the food is actually good.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine

the iconic torii gate hike. there before 9am or you're queueing. bring bug spray.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Disneyland

second-best disney park overall. polished classic, but DisneySea wins.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Pontocho

narrow riverside alley with restaurants and nightlife. best after dark.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Nara: Nara Park

11/10. 30 minutes from osaka, 45 from kyoto. bowing deer, mochi pounding, watch out for the aggressive ones.

post nov 4 ’16
post travel nov 4 ’16

The People of Hoi An

Men, Lady, the tailors, and a fermented death drink: why holidays off the beaten path are about people.

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