by Adam Gilbert | Jan 31, 2020 | Food, New York, USA
For context…. When in New York, you have a very different sense of Jewish culture and influence than elsewhere in the United States. The entire Jewish population of the US is between 5.5 and 6 million people (less than 2% of the population). In New York City...
by Adam Gilbert | Jan 20, 2020 | Independent Travel, Japan, Onsen, Outdoor Activities
Nagano Prefecture Overview Nagano is rarely part of the popular travel routes through Japan except for skiers or those in search of the snow monkeys in Jigokudani Park in Yudanaka. This often overlooked prefecture is the perfect place for travelers looking to...
by Adam Gilbert | Jan 11, 2020 | Group Tours, Independent Travel, Japan, Self-guided tours, Tours
Day 1 When you are arrive by bus, check in to your ryokan or shukobo and spend the rest of the day walking around the UNESCO World Heritage site of Koyasan where you’ll find breathtaking nature and magnificent Buddhist and Shinto architecture. End your day with a...
by Adam Gilbert | Jan 11, 2020 | Group Tours, Independent Travel, Japan, Self-guided tours, Tours
Why Hokkaido? Japan is a long archipelago that stretches from north to south by 1,900 miles, or 3,000 km. The largest island on the northern part of Japan is Hokkaido. Once considered a foreign land of Ezo where the native Ainu people lived, it is an island of...
by Adam Gilbert | Jan 11, 2020 | Group Tours, Independent Travel, Japan, Self-guided tours, Tours
Greater Tokyo Area It is undeniable that the Greater Tokyo Area is at the heart of the Kanto Region, but there are six other wonderful prefectures that comprise the most populated and diverse area in Japan — Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa....
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