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

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