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What’s it like at a REAL Japanese tea ceremony?

Despite living in Japan for a year, I never understood what a tea ceremony was. That all changed when I went to Tea Ceremony Nagomi in Kyoto!

I often say the reason people love Japan is also the reason they would never move here, and one of those is the issue of conformity.

Located in proximity to a number of schools in the area, Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine is a place where residents pray for educational success.

A site I never thought I’d see in Kyoto, the Fushimi Momoyama Castle stands tall and proud to rival the magnificence of Japan’s best castles.

Not only is Tokyo Imperial Palace the royal home of Japan’s Emperor, but it’s also a scenic area with amazing walking paths for the public!

I’ve talked before about Japan being a cyclist’s paradise, so I thought I’d dive a little deeper into what makes cycling in Japan so awesome!

Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto’s many displays of authentic Japanese architecture enriched with culture. Here’s what it looks like at night!

As a foreigner with no real bias toward either of these Asian nations, I thought I’d share some of my observations comparing Japan vs Korea.

Often referred to as a “Japanese pub,” izakayas offer a unique experience that transcends the stereotype of drunk salaryman exclusivity.

It’s not the temple you often see in travel magazines, but Nanzenji Temple is so much more than a building, it’s a haven of pure beauty.

Japan puts its own spin on everything, and this traditional Japanese-style Starbucks is the perfect example!

Fushimi Inari-Taisha is by far Japan’s most popular shrine, known for its thousands of orange gates and fox statues.