Ukiyo: The Floating World
What Is Ukiyo? In Japan’s Edo period, ukiyo meant “the floating world”. A poetic description of life’s fleeting pleasures. Think…
Why Japan Is the Perfect Wedding Destination | For Every Kind of Couple
If you’ve ever dreamed of a destination wedding that feels uniquely you, Japan might just be your place. It’s…
The Rare Qualities That Carry Us Through: Lessons from Weddings, Business, and Beyond
Introduction: Why Luxury Weddings Teach Us About Business In the world of luxury destination weddings, where every detail…
How to Deal With Online Trolls: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners Who Are Actually Out There Doing the Work
When You Work in the Spotlight, Trolls Eventually Find You If you run a small business long enough…
The Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner in Japan (And How to Choose the Right One)
Because planning a wedding abroad should feel like an experience, not an obstacle. Let’s start with the truth:…
Not All Photography Is Created Equal: What We Choose to Value
We live in a world where everything looks the same … until it doesn’t. A hotel room is…
Travel Is Not a Reward for Working. It’s the Reward for Living.
We’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. Anthony Bourdain said it best: “Travel is not a reward for…
Furusato: The Hometown That Stays With You
What Furusato Means Furusato (ふるさと) is the Japanese word for “hometown.” But it’s more than a place on…
A Japanese Kanso Wedding With Greek Soul | A Destination Wedding at Jinya Ryokan
Every wedding has a beginning. This one began with a dream so defined you could almost touch it.…
