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Life in Japan – a glance at the best prefectures to live in
Kitakyushu / Kyoto / Real Estate / Thoughts

Life in Japan – a glance at the best prefectures to live in

Posted on: October 20, 2023July 30, 2025

Deciding on where to live as opposed to visiting requires a different approach. Here are the best prefectures to live in Japan.

Taking photos in Japan at night (a top 5 list)
Asakusa / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Ginzan / Kyoto / Osaka / Sapporo / Tokyo

Taking photos in Japan at night (a top 5 list)

Posted on: October 16, 2023October 20, 2023

Japan is home to some of the most aesthetic photo spots in the world! Here are 5 of the best night spots in Japan for taking photos:

Buying an old house in Japan – 5 things to consider before you do it
Accommodation / Kyoto / Real Estate

Buying an old house in Japan – 5 things to consider before you do it

Posted on: October 14, 2023July 30, 2025

Buying an old house in Japan can be a great way to secure a property at a much lower price, so long as you keep these considerations in mind.

Miyako is Kyoto’s favorite Japanese noodle soup shop
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Miyako is Kyoto’s favorite Japanese noodle soup shop

Posted on: October 8, 2023July 30, 2025

If you’ve been in Japan long enough, then you know the quality of a 24-hour restaurant just isn’t the same as an authentic place like Miyako.

Kohnan is the all-inclusive department store chain of Japan
Food / Kyoto / Shopping

Kohnan is the all-inclusive department store chain of Japan

Posted on: October 7, 2023July 30, 2025

As Kmart is to Australians or Walmart to Americans, Kohnan is Japan’s all-inclusive retail store that has everything you need for your home!

The best mountain views in Japan (other than Mt. Fuji)
Kyoto / Mount Fuji / Mountain

The best mountain views in Japan (other than Mt. Fuji)

Posted on: October 6, 2023July 30, 2025

Japan is a mountainous region by nature, its tallest being Mt. Fuji at 3,776 meters. Here are 5 amazing mountain views that aren’t Mt. Fuji.

Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!

Posted on: September 29, 2023July 30, 2025

In the heart of Kyoto lies a vintage Japanese restaurant called Kyogoku Kaneyo, and you best believe their grilled eel is the best in town!

Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture
Kyoto / Mountain / Travel / Uji

Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture

Posted on: September 26, 2023July 30, 2025

The Kyoto prefecture is considered Japan’s place of natural scenic beauty. Here are my top 5 locations of natural beauty in Kyoto!

Wandering around Nijo Castle at night – a great way to unwind
Architecture / Castle / Culture / Kyoto

Wandering around Nijo Castle at night – a great way to unwind

Posted on: September 22, 2023July 29, 2025

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

Cycling along the Uji River is a breathtaking way to see Kyoto!
Cycling / Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Cycling along the Uji River is a breathtaking way to see Kyoto!

Posted on: September 12, 2023July 29, 2025

The Uji River is a massive body of water that stretches from Kyoto all the way through to Osaka, offering breathtaking scenery along the way!

Working in Japan – a day as a part-time hotel cleaner in Kyoto
Kyoto / Working Holiday Visa

Working in Japan – a day as a part-time hotel cleaner in Kyoto

Posted on: September 8, 2023July 29, 2025

Working in Japan at Kyoto’s HOTEL LiVEMAX has its ups and downs, but one thing’s for sure, it’s a great way to earn a little extra yen!

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!

Posted on: September 7, 2023July 29, 2025

Uber Eats is really something else in Japan, offering a Japanese-dominant food menu with amazing variety and affordable prices!

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