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!
Arashiyama Monkey Park (Iwatayama) is Kyoto’s best hidden gem
Nestled in the forests of Mt. Arashiyama is a highly underrated attraction known as Iwatayama Monkey Park, a Kyoto classic!
Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most popular temples, but with most of it already free for the public, is it worth entering the paid section?
Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine promotes spirituality and learning
Located in proximity to a number of schools in the area, Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine is a place where residents pray for educational success.
Fushimi Momoyama Castle is the most underrated castle in Kyoto
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.
Autumn in Kyoto 2023 – the best places to see autumn leaves
Arguably Japan’s most scenic prefecture of natural beauty, Kyoto offers some of the best viewing spots for crisp red and gold autumn leaves.
Hiking up Kyoto’s Mt. Kisen offers a spiritual getaway
Mt. Kisen, otherwise known as “Kisenyama” by the Japanese, is a beautiful mountain forest that takes its hikers on a journey like no other.
Life in Japan – a glance at the best prefectures to live in
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)
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
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
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
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!