I am NOT wealthy. A one month motorcycle tour of Japan can cost $15,000. I do it for considerably less. Here’s how: 1. never pay for a place to sleep by finding interesting places and minimizing discomfort by being resourceful using advanced planning and having good equipment. This abandoned basketball gymnasium is a good example of this. It rained all night and me and my bike stayed warm and dry all night 2. Don’t eat at restaurants. In Japan all supermarkets have an amazing selection of fresh

And so the virtual tour begins! 🙌 Take a peek into the the Japanese Heritage Shōya House which will be open to visitors starting on Oct. 21! Follow along as our curator Robert guides us through this historic magistrate’s house. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

[NEW] A new Japanese Bathhouse opens up in Jurong and it has a zen garden and even a cafe with a tatami dining area! Various facilities include: Cafe Onsen bath (private and public) Ice bath Sauna Zen Garden Joya Onsen Cafe 511 Upper Jurong Rd, #01-06, Singapore 638366 Daily: 11am - 11pm | SHOUT