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Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?
Architecture / Kyoto / Temple / Travel

Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?

Posted on: January 8, 2024July 30, 2025

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?

Café Restaurant Gusto is the best place to eat for families in Japan
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Restaurants / Travel

Café Restaurant Gusto is the best place to eat for families in Japan

Posted on: December 31, 2023December 31, 2023

A clever combination of Japanese and Western cuisine, Café Restaurant Gusto is the best restaurant for when you can’t decide what to eat!

The best Shinkansen snacks for an awesome bullet train trip!
Food / Shinkansen / Travel

The best Shinkansen snacks for an awesome bullet train trip!

Posted on: December 11, 2023July 30, 2025

Some of the best feeds in Japan can be found at bullet train stations. Here are my top 5 exclusive Shinkansen snacks for a delicious trip!

Tokyo Travel – dining at Ameyoko’s night izakayas
Ameyoko / Travel / Ueno

Tokyo Travel – dining at Ameyoko’s night izakayas

Posted on: December 9, 2023July 30, 2025

During the day, Ameyoko is a vibrant family-friendly shopping district, but at night it has a whole new vibe of lively night izakayas!

The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility
Nara / Park / Travel / Winter

The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility

Posted on: November 17, 2023July 30, 2025

I often addressed the Sarusawa Pond as “Nara Lake” for its captivating beauty and tranquility that practically defines the Nara Prefecture.

Kabukicho is the heart of Shinjuku’s nightlife
Anime / Arcades / Shinjuku / Tokyo / Travel

Kabukicho is the heart of Shinjuku’s nightlife

Posted on: November 11, 2023July 30, 2025

You haven’t seen Shinjuku without walking through Kabukicho. Bright neon signs, pop culture, and street performers are what it’s all about!

How much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan?
Accommodation / Shopping / Travel

How much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan?

Posted on: November 10, 2023July 30, 2025

A common question people ask is how much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan. Having traveled here on many occasions, this is my take.

How living in Japan can broaden your perspective on the world
Thoughts / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

How living in Japan can broaden your perspective on the world

Posted on: October 19, 2023July 30, 2025

Japan is a country that is almost radically different from the rest of the world. Here’s how living in Japan has broadened my perspective.

Reflecting on the pros and cons of being a foreigner in Japan
Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

Reflecting on the pros and cons of being a foreigner in Japan

Posted on: October 13, 2023July 30, 2025

To celebrate my 200th blog post and my 6-month milestone living in Japan, I thought I’d reflect on my life in Japan here as a foreigner.

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!

Miraiza Osaka-Jo 2023 – a paradise for fans of Detective Conan
Anime / Cafe / Castle / Osaka / Shopping / Travel

Miraiza Osaka-Jo 2023 – a paradise for fans of Detective Conan

Posted on: September 24, 2023July 30, 2025

For Detective Conan fans, 2023 is a special time to visit the Miraiza Osaka-Jo shopping complex just outside the famous Osaka Castle.

Mukaijima is Kyoto’s underrated countryside town
Kyoto / Mountain / Travel

Mukaijima is Kyoto’s underrated countryside town

Posted on: September 4, 2023July 29, 2025

About 10 kilometers out from Kyoto station is a town called Mukaijima. Nestled between thick natural forests and mountains, it’s a must-see!

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