Standing at 599 meters tall, Mt. Takao overlooks the city of Hachioji in the western region of Greater Tokyo.
Hiking / Sports and Fitness / Travel
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Top 5 hiking trails in Japan based on epicness and memorability
The best hiking trails are the ones burnt to memory forever. This list shows the 5 best hiking trails in Japan that I’ve ventured on (so far).
Combini / Drinks / Food
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Top 5 Ohayo dairy products you’ll find only in Japan
Ohayo is a premium brand of milk in Japan and the producer of the most delicious dairy products that the country has to offer!
Food / Restaurants / Yakiniku
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Top 5 yakiniku restaurants in Japan (ranked by value)
Yakiniku or “Japanese BBQ” is a much beloved way of dining in Japan. Here are my top 5 yakiniku restaurants for the best bang for your buck.
Cafe / Castle / Kitakyushu / Park
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Exploring Katsuyama Park – home to Kokura Castle and more!
It’s the three K’s of South Japan – Katsuyama Park, Kokura Castle, and Kitakyushu! In essence, they all refer to the same beautiful place.
Hiking / Kitakyushu / Sports and Fitness
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The best walking routes in Kitakyushu, South Japan
Kitakyushu is a beautiful mountainous city in South Japan surrounded by the waters of the Sea of Japan and home to amazing walking trails!
Food / Winter / Yakiniku
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Top 5 Japanese dishes to keep you warm this winter
Japan is home to one of the harshest winters in the world, but pressure makes diamonds, and thus these 5 piping-hot Japanese dishes were born!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants
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Trying Wendy’s First Kitchen – a Japanese-acquired American chain
Wendy’s First Kitchen is the name given to Wendy’s restaurants across Japan. Here’s how my very first visit to a Kyoto branch went down.
Food / Restaurants / Winter
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Sukiya winter menu – piping hot dishes to keep you warm in Japan!
Nothing keeps you warm like a piping hot pot of savory sukiyaki broth! In the freezing winter, Sukiya has released new soul-warming dishes! In the ice cold months […]
Cafe / Food / Kyoto
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SAGAN Cafe is serving up the best Japanese-Western breakfasts in Kyoto
Known for their premium egg on toast sets, specialty coffee, and soothing matchas, SAGAN Cafe is the best hybrid breakfast joint in Kyoto!
Kyoto / Park / Sports and Fitness / Uji
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Exploring Obaku Park – Uji’s largest community and sports center
Obaku is home to the famous Manpukuji Temple, but just around the corner from there is a scenic community campus known as Obaku Park.
Culture / Kyoto / Temple / Uji
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A trip to Obaku – visiting the Chinese Manpukuji Temple
Known as Kyoto’s “Chinese Temple” because of its origins, Manpukuji is the head temple of the Japanese Obaku Zen school.