The famous Kameoka Fog Terrace is engulfed in mist in the early hours of the morning in Japan’s cold seasons, except when I’m there… I thought I’d done […]
Kyoto / Park / Uji
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Exploring the mysterious beauty of Ujigawa Park
Ujigawa Park is a large piece of land that stretches far along the Uji River and is home to scenic mountain views and colorful farmlands.
Drinks / Food / Sports and Fitness
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How to get your protein fix in Japan, the land of carbs!
Rice, noodles, and bread are the backbone of Japanese cuisine. In such a society, achieving a high-protein diet is challenging, but possible.
Thoughts / Travel / Winter
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5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!
Japan is most notably popular for its spring cherry blossoms and golden autumn leaves, but here’s why you should visit in winter instead!
Architecture / Osaka / Shinsekai / Travel
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Exploring Tsutenkaku Tower – Osaka’s “Tower Reaching Heaven”
In the colorful town of Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku Tower stands tall as Osaka’s most iconic tower, much like Tokyo Tower is to Tokyo.
Anime / Dragon Ball / Manga / Thoughts
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Remembering Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball
An entire generation of people felt they had lost a father figure when Akira Toriyama, the author of the legendary Dragon Ball series, died.
Akihabara / Anime / Dragon Ball / Shopping / Tokyo
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My top 5 favorite anime merch items from Japan!
It’s a treasure trove for exclusive anime merch you won’t find anywhere else. Here are 5 of my favorite anime merch items I bought from Japan!
Culture / Kyoto / Shopping
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Kyogoku Iwai is the top choice for Kyoto antiques and incense
For “Kyoto connoisseurs,” I highly recommend Kyogoku Iwai for its traditional incense sticks and authentic Japanese antiques!
Culture / Food / Kyoto / Shopping
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Nishiki Market is home to Kyoto’s traditional food & authentic goods
Easily the most famous shopping street in Kyoto (and arguably Japan), Nishiki Market offers exclusive food and goods you won’t find elsewhere.
Autumn / Kameoka / Kyoto / Park
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Revisiting Kameoka’s Nango Park during Kyoto’s autumn season
The last time I visited Nango Park was on a miserable rainy day. This time, I am striving to do it justice with a sunny day visit!
Drinks / Food / Kyoto / Uji
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C&C Cafe is serving up the best acai bowls in Kyoto!
In Kyoto’s city of Uji, a small and humble store called C&C Cafe is dedicated to consistently producing high-quality acai bowls.
Kameoka / Kyoto / Shrine
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Iwasaka Inari Shrine – where the light of Kameoka shines
Hiking up to the Heiwadai Observation Deck brings with it a hidden gem. The Iwasaka Inari Shrine shines bright at the top of Kameoka!