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Accommodation / Kyoto
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Kyoto Hana Hostel – Japan’s best foreigner-friendly accommodation
English-speaking staff, comfortable, convenient, and an unbeatable location at an equally unbeatable price, Kyoto Hana Hostel has it all!
Hokkaido / Mt. Moiwa / Sapporo
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Hiking up Mt. Moiwa, the best free observation deck in Japan!
Mt. Moiwa is another one of Sapporo’s gems that simply has to be experienced. Without spending a dime, you’ll get the best views in Japan!
Cinema / Hokkaido / Sapporo
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Going to a cinema in Japan – a few cool differences you’ll love!
Yes, going to a cinema in Japan is an experience in and of itself. Here’s a breakdown of my movie experience at United Cinemas in Sapporo.
Japan Rail / JR Pass / Shinkansen
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Here’s why you’ll seriously regret not buying your JR Pass now
JR Pass prices are soon to skyrocket, almost doubling in base value. Here’s why you should buy it now even if you’re not traveling right away.
Golden Pavilion / Kyoto / Temple
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The Golden Pavilion – is it worth visiting?
The Golden Pavilion or Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺) has become a pilgrimage for visitors to Kyoto, but is it really worth your time?
Bento Box / Combini / Don Quijote / Food
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Japan’s phenomenon of dirt-cheap lunch packs
With easy access to delicious lunch packs at the lowest prices, living frugal in Japan isn’t as difficult as one may believe.
Food / Sushi
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A review of Sushiro – Japan’s cheapest conveyor belt sushi
Sushiro is widely regarded as Japan’s cheapest conveyor belt sushi establishment. Here’s how my own Sushiro experience went down.
Kyoto
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The underrated beauty and practicality of Kyoto’s Kamo River
People come to Kyoto for shrines and temples, but if you’ve lived here long enough, it’s sights like the Kamo River that stay by your side.
Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Travel
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Anytime Fitness hits different in Japan
Japan always puts its own twist on things whether it’s McDonald’s burgers or Starbucks coffees, and Anytime Fitness gyms are no exception.
Culture / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Kyoto / Shrine
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A day at Fushimi Inari Taisha – Japan’s most popular shrine
Fushimi Inari-Taisha is by far Japan’s most popular shrine, known for its thousands of orange gates and fox statues.
Ameyoko / Food / Ueno
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Ameyoko is the all-inclusive shopping street of Tokyo
The title doesn’t lie, as you can find just about anything and everything from food, clothing, cosmetics, and accessories at Ameyoko!