Skip to content
Have Ya Seen Japan

Have Ya Seen Japan

Adventures of Yaseen Hijazi

  • Home
  • About
  • Books
  • Portfolio
  • Contact
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, 2024May 29, 2024

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, 2024May 24, 2024

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

Nango Park offers scenic walks by the moat of Kameyama Castle
Culture / Kameoka / Kyoto / Park

Nango Park offers scenic walks by the moat of Kameyama Castle

Posted on: May 19, 2024May 19, 2024

Nango Park is home to beautiful well-kept gardens and the iconic statue of Akechi Mitsuhide which stands strong outside the Kameyama Castle.

Tanba Kameyama Castle Ruins – remains of the Oda Nobunaga era
Castle / Kameoka / Kyoto

Tanba Kameyama Castle Ruins – remains of the Oda Nobunaga era

Posted on: May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

A 16th Century fortress built by Oda Nobunaga, one of the Three Unifiers of Japan, the Tanba Kameyama Castle Ruins still remain to this day.

Exploring Kameoka – a scenic town nestled in the Kyoto mountains
Kameoka / Kyoto / Travel

Exploring Kameoka – a scenic town nestled in the Kyoto mountains

Posted on: April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Known for its scenic train tours through the mountains and boat rides across beautiful river valleys, Kameoka is simply a natural wonder!

5 things to do in Uji – the matcha green tea capital of the world
Drinks / Food / Kyoto / Uji

5 things to do in Uji – the matcha green tea capital of the world

Posted on: April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Known as the matcha green tea capital of the world, Uji is a naturally beautiful city with ideal farming conditions and plenty to do!

How easy is it to find a job in Japan?
Finance / Kyoto / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

How easy is it to find a job in Japan?

Posted on: April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Finding a job just about anywhere in the world is often a daunting task, but as a foreigner in Japan, what is the job hunting process like?

Top 5 sunset spots in Japan ranked by beauty
Cherry Blossom / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Kyoto / Mount Fuji / Mountain / Osaka / Sakura / Sunset / Travel

Top 5 sunset spots in Japan ranked by beauty

Posted on: April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

It’s called the Land of the Rising Sun for a reason. These 5 sunset spots in Japan will completely take your breath away!

Fushimi Port Park is a haven for outdoor activities and scenic strolls
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Sports and Fitness / Spring

Fushimi Port Park is a haven for outdoor activities and scenic strolls

Posted on: April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

A short walk from Chushojima station, Fushimi Port Park is a scenic place in Kyoto where families and friends gather for outdoor fun!

Yodogawa Riverside Park’s Sewaritei is Kyoto’s best sakura spot
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura

Yodogawa Riverside Park’s Sewaritei is Kyoto’s best sakura spot

Posted on: April 13, 2024April 26, 2024

Bathed in the glory of endless cherry blossom trees, Sewaritei is a district of the Yodogawa Riverside Park with unbeatable sakura views.

Nigiri Chojiro offers high-end sushi at an affordable price
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants / Sushi

Nigiri Chojiro offers high-end sushi at an affordable price

Posted on: April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

With stores all across the Kansai region, Nigiri Chojiro uses the freshest ingredients and the most skilled chefs to craft unbeatable sushi.

Fushimi Momoyama Castle is abundant with cherry blossom beauty
Castle / Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Spring

Fushimi Momoyama Castle is abundant with cherry blossom beauty

Posted on: April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

An important landmark of the Meiji Era, Fushimi Momoyama Castle is also home to beautiful cherry blossom trees that frame its great structure.

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 … Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 … Page 12 Next page
Newsletter Signup Form
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Name *
Loading
Theme Cube Blog by Kantipur Themes