Known as Japan’s geisha district, Gion is home to many of Kyoto’s traditional arts and culture, including the iconic Yasaka Shrine.
Culture / Society / Thoughts / Travel
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What you’ll love about Japan based on your MBTI personality type
Whether you’re an outgoing thrill-seeker or a reserved peacekeeper, there’s something you’ll love about Japan regardless of your personality!
Architecture / Food / Foreigner / Restaurants / Travel / Yokohama
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Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting
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 […]
Architecture / Cherry Blossom / Mount Fuji / Mountain / Shrine / Temple
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Why Japan is so beautiful – An obsessed foreigner’s perspective
Mt. Fuji, sakura, and bonsai are the icons of Japan’s beauty, but the truth is there is an abundance of reasons that make Japan beautiful.
Kyoto / Mountain / Temple / Travel
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Exploring Enryaku-ji Temple – Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nestled in the mountainous ranges of Kyoto’s Hieizan (Mt. Hiei), Enryaku-ji Temple is one of the most significant sites in Japanese history.
Culture / Food / Kyoto / Travel
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Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)
Kyoto is a cultural hotspot for visitors in Japan. With amazing sights and delicious delicacies, here are my top 5 food stores in Ninenzaka!
Culture / Drinks / Kyoto
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What’s it like at a REAL Japanese tea ceremony?
Despite living in Japan for a year, I never understood what a tea ceremony was. That all changed when I went to Tea Ceremony Nagomi in Kyoto!
Architecture / Kyoto / Temple / Travel
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Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?
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?
Culture / Society / Thoughts
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Conformity in Japan: at what point does it become an issue?
I often say the reason people love Japan is also the reason they would never move here, and one of those is the issue of conformity.
Food / McDonald's / Restaurants
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McDonald’s Japan releases “Come on Baby!” New York menu
A hilarious take on American culture, McDonald’s Japan released a range of New York-inspired burgers, calling it the “Come on Baby!” menu.
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Shrine / Society
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Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine promotes spirituality and learning
Located in proximity to a number of schools in the area, Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine is a place where residents pray for educational success.
Autumn / Castle / Culture / Kyoto / Vending machine
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Fushimi Momoyama Castle is the most underrated castle in Kyoto
A site I never thought I’d see in Kyoto, the Fushimi Momoyama Castle stands tall and proud to rival the magnificence of Japan’s best castles.