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Nanzenji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most underrated destinations
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Temple

Nanzenji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most underrated destinations

Posted on: May 30, 2023July 29, 2025

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.

Visiting a traditional Japanese-style Starbucks in Kyoto’s Ninenzaka
Culture / Kyoto / Starbucks

Visiting a traditional Japanese-style Starbucks in Kyoto’s Ninenzaka

Posted on: May 30, 2023July 29, 2025

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

A day at Fushimi Inari Taisha – Japan’s most popular shrine
Culture / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Kyoto / Shrine

A day at Fushimi Inari Taisha – Japan’s most popular shrine

Posted on: April 13, 2023July 29, 2025

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

5 Japanese phrases you should know for a smooth trip to Japan
Culture / Society / Travel

5 Japanese phrases you should know for a smooth trip to Japan

Posted on: February 22, 2023July 29, 2025

You’d be surprised how far you can get with sign language alone, but combining it with these 5 Japanese phrases will do wonders for you!

Top 5 most picturesque views in Kyoto
Culture / Kyoto / Travel

Top 5 most picturesque views in Kyoto

Posted on: January 3, 2023July 29, 2025

Kyoto is one of the most naturally aesthetic cities I’ve ever been to. Here are 5 of my favorite views in Japan’s former capital!

Sendai – The beautiful country city of Japan’s Edo period
Culture / Sendai / Tokyo

Sendai – The beautiful country city of Japan’s Edo period

Posted on: November 30, 2022February 15, 2026

Beyond its vibrant cities and beautiful landscapes, Sendai is a vast prefecture rich in history that dates back to the Edo-Japan period.

My review of Shuhoukaku Kogetsu – Mount Fuji’s best ryokan
Culture / Food / Mount Fuji / Ryokan / Travel

My review of Shuhoukaku Kogetsu – Mount Fuji’s best ryokan

Posted on: November 28, 2022July 29, 2025

There’s no better way to enjoy Mount Fuji in all its glory than at a traditional ryokan, and Shuhoukaku Kogetsu delivers on all fronts!

Japan’s maid cafe is an experience like no other
Akihabara / Culture / Society / Tokyo

Japan’s maid cafe is an experience like no other

Posted on: September 19, 2022July 29, 2025

The concept of a maid cafe is nothing out of the ordinary in Japan, but it certainly has the rest of the world scratching their heads.

Japan’s cycling culture is a rider’s paradise
Culture / Cycling / Society

Japan’s cycling culture is a rider’s paradise

Posted on: September 14, 2022May 24, 2023

Japan is one of the most bicycle-friendly nations on Earth. From its unique architecture to its lenient bike laws, it’s a cyclist’s paradise!

How Japan’s unique architecture promotes harmony and peace
Architecture / Culture / Society

How Japan’s unique architecture promotes harmony and peace

Posted on: September 1, 2022September 22, 2023

Japan’s unique architecture is a major attraction for global visitors. Roads, cars, and buildings are all made to promote harmony and peace.

5 Amazing Things to see in Osaka
Culture / Food / Osaka / Society

5 Amazing Things to see in Osaka

Posted on: August 19, 2022July 29, 2025

Osaka (alongside Tokyo and Kyoto) is among the big three destinations for anyone visiting Japan. Here are my top 5 things to do in Osaka:

Is Japan an introverted society? The pros and cons of extreme politeness
Culture / Society / Thoughts

Is Japan an introverted society? The pros and cons of extreme politeness

Posted on: August 6, 2022July 29, 2025

Japan has always had a reputation for its incredibly polite society and foreigners are always taken aback by this.

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