Japan is launching a new high-speed bullet train, or shinkansen, extension on Saturday that will make an under-the-radar prefecture far more accessible to travelers. The coastal Fukui Prefecture is some 185 miles west of Tokyo. The new train will pass through the city of Fukui, the town of Awara and other places guidebooks rarely mention, … Read more
March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. What does whipping up a nice bowl of creamy guacamole have in common with pushing your child on the swing set, and with just plain old walking around? Answer: they’re all perfect opportunities to meditate with eyes wide open, … Read more
Kyoto’s flat geography makes long strolls easy. And by using bustling Shijo Street — also known as Shijo-dori — as a main street for navigation, it was a breeze to weave through the city during my three-month trip in May. Between meal runs and plotting routes to popular attractions such as Nijo Castle and Kiyomizudera, … Read more