As the year enters the colder seasons of autumn and winter, combinis such as FamilyMart begin boiling up hot steaming oden to keep us warm!
Asakusa / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Ginzan / Kyoto / Osaka / Sapporo / Tokyo
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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:
Accommodation / Kyoto / Real Estate
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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.
Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa
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Reflecting on the pros and cons of being a foreigner in Japan
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.
Food / Restaurants
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Bikkuri Donkey serves up the best hamburger steaks in Japan!
The concept of hamburger steaks has been popularized in Japan since before WWII times. Today, Bikkuri Donkey is keeping the tradition alive!
Food / Shopping
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Gyomu Super is Kyoto’s best Muslim-friendly supermarket chain
Located in the heart of Kyoto in the Fushimi ward is Gyomu Supermarket. Here, you can find local and international goods including halal.
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants
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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.
Food / Kyoto / Shopping
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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!
Kyoto / Mount Fuji / Mountain
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The best mountain views in Japan (other than Mt. Fuji)
Japan is a mountainous region by nature, its tallest being Mt. Fuji at 3,776 meters. Here are 5 amazing mountain views that aren’t Mt. Fuji.
Asakusa / Tokyo
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5 fun things to do in Asakusa, the vibrant traditional city of Tokyo
Asakusa is the “traditional town” of Tokyo, offering temples, festivities, and a vibrant nightlife! Here are 5 awesome Asakusa activities.
Food / Hokkaido / Restaurants / Sapporo
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Soup curry is the pride and joy of Hokkaido
Known for its comforting aroma and mildly spicy taste, soup curry is the signature dish of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants
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Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!
In the heart of Kyoto lies a vintage Japanese restaurant called Kyogoku Kaneyo, and you best believe their grilled eel is the best in town!