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GOKUCHEE’s “Drinkable Cheesecake” is extraordinarily delicious!
Drinks / Food / Kyoto

GOKUCHEE’s “Drinkable Cheesecake” is extraordinarily delicious!

Posted on: November 24, 2024November 24, 2024

You read that right. Drinkable cheesecake is a thing in Japan! All made possible by GOKUCHEE bubble tea specialty store in Kyoto!

Fields of pink on full display at Kameoka’s Yume Cosmos Garden
Autumn / Kameoka / Kyoto

Fields of pink on full display at Kameoka’s Yume Cosmos Garden

Posted on: November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

When it comes to nature’s beauty, Kameoka is the town to explore! This scenic district of Kyoto is home to the famous Yume Cosmos Garden.

Deep scarlet “Momiji” autumn leaves are blooming in Kameoka
Autumn / Kameoka / Kyoto

Deep scarlet “Momiji” autumn leaves are blooming in Kameoka

Posted on: November 22, 2024November 29, 2024

Kameoka is an absolute haven of rich and colorful autumn leaves – from crisp golden shades of yellow to deep scarlet red.

A trip to the Kameoka Fog Terrace (without the fog…)
Autumn / Hiking / Kameoka / Kyoto

A trip to the Kameoka Fog Terrace (without the fog…)

Posted on: November 20, 2024November 29, 2024

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…

Exploring the mysterious beauty of Ujigawa Park
Kyoto / Park / Uji

Exploring the mysterious beauty of Ujigawa Park

Posted on: November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

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.

How to get your protein fix in Japan, the land of carbs!
Drinks / Food / Sports and Fitness

How to get your protein fix in Japan, the land of carbs!

Posted on: November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Rice, noodles, and bread are the backbone of Japanese cuisine. In such a society, achieving a high-protein diet is challenging, but possible.

5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!
Thoughts / Travel / Winter

5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!

Posted on: November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Japan is most notably popular for its spring cherry blossoms and golden autumn leaves, but here’s why you should visit in winter instead!

Exploring Tsutenkaku Tower – Osaka’s “Tower Reaching Heaven”
Architecture / Osaka / Shinsekai / Travel

Exploring Tsutenkaku Tower – Osaka’s “Tower Reaching Heaven”

Posted on: November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

In the colorful town of Shinsekai, Tsutenkaku Tower stands tall as Osaka’s most iconic tower, much like Tokyo Tower is to Tokyo.

Remembering Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball
Anime / Dragon Ball / Manga / Thoughts

Remembering Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball

Posted on: November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

An entire generation of people felt they had lost a father figure when Akira Toriyama, the author of the legendary Dragon Ball series, died.

My top 5 favorite anime merch items from Japan!
Akihabara / Anime / Dragon Ball / Shopping / Tokyo

My top 5 favorite anime merch items from Japan!

Posted on: November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

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!

Kyogoku Iwai is the top choice for Kyoto antiques and incense
Culture / Kyoto / Shopping

Kyogoku Iwai is the top choice for Kyoto antiques and incense

Posted on: November 7, 2024November 7, 2024

For “Kyoto connoisseurs,” I highly recommend Kyogoku Iwai for its traditional incense sticks and authentic Japanese antiques!

Nishiki Market is home to Kyoto’s traditional food & authentic goods
Culture / Food / Kyoto / Shopping

Nishiki Market is home to Kyoto’s traditional food & authentic goods

Posted on: November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

Easily the most famous shopping street in Kyoto (and arguably Japan), Nishiki Market offers exclusive food and goods you won’t find elsewhere.

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