Arayayama Shrine: A Beautiful Place to Pray! Located in Fujiyoshida, in the shadow of Mt. Fuji sits one of the most famous shrines in all of Japan. Arayayama shrine is one of the three main shrines to pray at for fortune and prosperity. This beautiful shrine has been visited by many visitors since ancient times… Read more

Whisky Meets Nature: The Hakushu Distillery Suntory Whisky’s Hakushu Distillery in Hakushu, Yamanashi is a perfect representation of Japanese culture’s love and respect for nature melding with business savvy to produce one of the most beautiful and impressive whisky distillery’s in the world! Surrounded by the Southern Alps of Japan, paints the perfect backdrop for… Read more

A Sushi Lover’s Dream! KashinoIchiba! Are you a sushi lover? Do you love maguro, (meaning blue fin tuna in Japanese)? If you answered ‘yes’ to either question then you need to take yourself to Shimizu, Shizuoka where Kashinoichiba or ‘Kashi’s Market’ is located! Located right on the wharf, this place is a tuna lover’s fantasy… Read more

Hibiki Premium Seminar: Experience of a Lifetime! Yesterday,, April 14th, 2024, I participated in the Hibiki Premium Seminar at the Yamazaki Distillery in Yamazaki, Japan. It was the most amazing whiskey experience that I have ever had and is a once-in-a-lifetime event. I was 1 of only 12 people invited to participate and my wife… Read more

The Keys to Building a Life in Another Country Moving is never easy and moving halfway around the world to a totally foreign country is even more difficult. Leaving family, friends, and everything and everyone that you have known your entire life is one of the most difficult things that I have ever done in… Read more