Visiting Japan requires planning how to get around. The fastest is on Bullet Trains (Shinkansen). For a slower pace, there's sightseeing tours aboard Joyful Trains, and for an authentic Japanese experience, there are cruise trains aboard luxury sleepers complete with gourmet Japanese dining on board!
Posted on May 29, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Every prefecture in Japan has speciality dishes. As you travel around, there are unique culinary surprises to experience. From Kaiseki in Kyoto where there's a long tradition of fine dining like a noble to the street food vendors in Fukuoka renowned for Tonkotsu ramen. Discover the best dishes by prefecture here.
Posted on May 27, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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In-person book clubs are good for local get-togethers with shared commonalities. The experience is much different from virtual book clubs. There's more involved in organizing them, but the payoff is a much more enjoyable experience and a memorable meetup that has members eager to return.
Posted on May 27, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Teens are so used to technology that they're lost without them. Dependency on technology can have an impact on cognition. To raise smart kids, puzzle gifts and skill toys can give them pastimes that build skills while also providing a fun and stimulating challenge.
Posted on May 21, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Unplugging is a necessity. Here's a quick guide of some hobbies to help you improve your mental health.
Posted on April 30, 2024
Robert Bowman
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You don’t need to be into books to take advantage of book nook kits to give your game shelves a makeover. A little creative ingenuity, some time to kill, and plenty of scrap crafting materials, you may be amazed at what’s possible
Posted on April 23, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Before splashing cash on anything, remember the purpose of this holiday is to celebrate the one person in your life who will have done the most for you. The intent was for Moms to be celebrated and appreciated by their kids. Not to have exuberant amounts of money spent on disposable gifts that don’t bring people closer together.
Posted on April 21, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Worried about your screen time? A digital detox might be the blessing you need. However, in our increasingly digitized world, unplugging isn't straightforward. Let's break down how you can successfully disconnect!
Posted on April 01, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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A game room or even a corner in a room used for storing board games is only useful if you use it. You’re more likely to use it when it’s designed to appeal. When it gets you excited, you’ll can bet that your gaming group will be eager to come join your party!
Posted on March 30, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Completing a DIY book nook kit is a proud moment and it's when you can finally display it on your bookshelf. Years from now, it can still look like new, but not with your TLC. In this post, we guide you through several book nook maintenance tips to ensure yours lasts as long as possible.
Posted on March 26, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Struggling to find a gift for the goth fan in your life? Take inspiration from this list of 7 gothic gifts and ideas that span almost every gothic subculture. From classical goth literature gifts to fruit teas that pour blood red, to decorative arts and crafts, including medieval themed book nook kits.
Posted on March 19, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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Planning a road trip for quality family time together? Plan for rainy days, and early evenings with activities the family can do together, at the dining table of a RV. Here, we present a list of 7 activities - all no-tech activities - that are perfect for doing at the dining table in a RV, or any small space.
Posted on March 15, 2024
Eric Gonzalez
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