Monkey Butts and all that Jazz in Japan

I’m just going to come out and say it: I have always loved monkeys. Ever since ithatching little Marcel on Friends, I thought: “how cool would … Read the rest

Osaka: LA’s Brother from Another Mother

A few weeks ago, the NY Times wrote a piece about LA being “livable” (no freakin’ way!). New Yorkers responded in the only they know how: by … Read the rest

Bossin’ Like a Monk in Koyasan

You know who’s like a boss? This Bus. You know who else is like a boss? We are. Because we’re awesome. You also know who … Read the rest

My Husband: The Chosen One

It was an eerily foggy morning in Koyasan, Japan, a mountainous holy city with temples and a World Heritage Site graveyard. We were among the … Read the rest

Pink Everywhere! in Japan

I once told my students: “If I had my way, this whole classroom would be pink.” Yup, pink desks, pink walls, pink chairs….Pink. Does that … Read the rest

Bambi’s Nibbling my Crotch on Miyajima Island

Oh, Bambi, the most beloved baby deer on the planet. He bats his big doe eyes and we all swoon. Well, let me tell you … Read the rest

That Time I Got Accosted by a Japanese Grandma

My grandma: she’s a sweet little lady; always cooking food, cleaning up boo-boos and basically grandma-ing like a boss. Ya’ know, the way grandmas should … Read the rest

Kamakura: As Seen Through a Lens

Kamakura

There is quite literally nothing worse than getting sick when traveling. It’s a lot different than getting sick at home. At least at home, there’s … Read the rest

Here’s to our Two Year Blogiversary! ::Clink Clink::

The Wondernuts turned two years old on February 13th! We’re a little late in celebrating, but belated is better than never. Right? Right?!?! This year, … Read the rest

Heated Toilet Seats: Japan Thought of Everything!

It’s honestly something we rarely think about. Something that we could give two flying farts of a thought about. Something that’s often left behind in … Read the rest