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This Kyoto temple nestled in the forest will take you to another time
Kyoto / Mountain / Temple

This Kyoto temple nestled in the forest will take you to another time

Posted on: July 4, 2024July 30, 2025

Called the Zuiko-in Temple, this mesmerizing landmark is better known as the temple nestled in the forests of Mt. Daimonji.

Why Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion is superior to the Golden Pavilion
Golden Pavilion / Kyoto / Silver Pavilion / Temple / Travel

Why Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion is superior to the Golden Pavilion

Posted on: July 3, 2024July 30, 2025

Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) is often outshone by its Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) counterpart, but here’s why that’s simply not true.

Hiking through Mt. Daimonji offers mesmerizing scenery of Kyoto
Kyoto / Mountain / Philosopher's Path / Sports and Fitness

Hiking through Mt. Daimonji offers mesmerizing scenery of Kyoto

Posted on: June 13, 2024July 30, 2025

If you’ve ever wanted to run through thick forests and mountains like in the Lord of the Rings, then Mt. Daimonji is the hike for you!

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto
Accommodation / Foreigner / Gion / Kyoto

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto

Posted on: June 10, 2024July 30, 2025

Wherever you are in Japan, there is an APA Hotel around the corner! Here’s what it’s like staying at APA Hotel in Kyoto’s geisha district.

Diver City’s Shinshu Sojibo brings halal feeds to Odaiba!
Food / Halal / Odaiba / Restaurants / Tokyo

Diver City’s Shinshu Sojibo brings halal feeds to Odaiba!

Posted on: June 8, 2024July 30, 2025

In the heart of Odaiba’s iconic shopping complex Diver City, Shinshu Sojibo offers halal-certified tasty soba noodles and katsudon!

The best Ekiben meals for your Shinkansen (bullet train) trip
Food / Shinkansen / Travel

The best Ekiben meals for your Shinkansen (bullet train) trip

Posted on: June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Ekiben is a slang Japanese term meaning “train station lunch box.” Sold at all Shinkansen stations, here are my top 3 choices of ekiben!

Delicious & unique treats made to order at Japanese Snacks Lab!
Culture / Drinks / Food

Delicious & unique treats made to order at Japanese Snacks Lab!

Posted on: June 2, 2024June 6, 2024

Offering endless categories of Japanese snacks delivered to your door, there’s something for everyone at Japanese Snacks Lab!

5 must-do activities in Hiroshima
Accommodation / Food / Hiroshima / Travel

5 must-do activities in Hiroshima

Posted on: May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

Since the horrific atomic bomb hit them in 1945, Hiroshima has since rebuilt itself into a thriving city that attracts visitors worldwide!

JAM Hostel Kyoto offers a super affordable stay by the Kamo River
Accommodation / Gion / Kyoto

JAM Hostel Kyoto offers a super affordable stay by the Kamo River

Posted on: May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Clean, affordable, and in prime position by the Kamo River, JAM Hostel Kyoto gave me one of the most memorable stays in Japan.

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion
Gion / Kyoto / Shrine

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion

Posted on: May 29, 2024July 30, 2025

Known as Japan’s geisha district, Gion is home to many of Kyoto’s traditional arts and culture, including the iconic Yasaka Shrine.

Exploring Kangetsukyo station – a stunning stop by the Uji River
Kyoto / Travel / Uji

Exploring Kangetsukyo station – a stunning stop by the Uji River

Posted on: May 29, 2024July 30, 2025

A small station in a scenic place, Kangetsukyo station offers serene walking trails and stunning views of the Uji River and Yodogawa Bridge.

Exploring the Yodogawa Bridge – Mukaijima’s signature landmark
Architecture / Bridge / Kyoto / Uji

Exploring the Yodogawa Bridge – Mukaijima’s signature landmark

Posted on: May 24, 2024July 30, 2025

The small humble town of Mukaijima is home to the iconic Yodogawa Bridge crossing over Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River.

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