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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!

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!

Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting
Architecture / Food / Foreigner / Restaurants / Travel / Yokohama

Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting

Posted on: March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Yokohama Chinatown is widely regarded as the “largest Chinatown in Asia,” outside of China of course. Here are 5 reasons it’s worth a visit! Yokohama has long since […]

A guide to Amerika-mura – Osaka’s mini “American village”
Fashion / Food / Osaka / Shopping / Travel

A guide to Amerika-mura – Osaka’s mini “American village”

Posted on: March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

Despite its name, I’m not so sure this area of Osaka is an “American village.” Regardless, Amerika-mura is a hip area with great street food!

A day in Nara – 5 must-do activities for a memorable trip!
Food / Nara / Restaurants / Shopping / Travel

A day in Nara – 5 must-do activities for a memorable trip!

Posted on: March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Nara is the deer capital of Japan, but there’s more to it than that. Here are 5 of the best things to do for an amazing time in Nara!

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan
Osaka / Restaurants / Sapporo / Sendai / Sushi / Travel

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan

Posted on: March 17, 2024March 17, 2024

What truly makes a restaurant authentic? In this article, I review my top 5 most authentic restaurants for Japanese cuisine across Japan!

Exploring Echigo Yuzawa station – the hub of local delicacies
Food / Niigata / Travel

Exploring Echigo Yuzawa station – the hub of local delicacies

Posted on: February 29, 2024March 2, 2024

Yuzawa is known for its scenic ski resorts and fun snowy vibe, but just down the road is the iconic Echigo Yuzawa station with much to offer!

Exploring Enryaku-ji Temple – Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kyoto / Mountain / Temple / Travel

Exploring Enryaku-ji Temple – Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site

Posted on: February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Nestled in the mountainous ranges of Kyoto’s Hieizan (Mt. Hiei), Enryaku-ji Temple is one of the most significant sites in Japanese history.

Rikuro’s cheesecake offers the softest, most fluffy treat in Japan!
Food / Osaka / Travel

Rikuro’s cheesecake offers the softest, most fluffy treat in Japan!

Posted on: February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

Rikuro’s is an iconic producer of cheesecakes in Japan which has grown worldwide recognition for its incredibly fluffy and jiggly cakes!

All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Travel / Yakiniku

All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant

Posted on: February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

Have you ever craved some Japanese barbecue but found yourself low on cash? Well here in Osaka is the cheapest yakiniku you’ll ever find!

Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
Kyoto / Tokyo / Travel

Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo

Posted on: February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

With iconic top-speed bullet trains to get you across the country, it’s common for visitors to overlook Japan’s much cheaper overnight bus.

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