Winter in Japan is a truly charming season of the year, with plenty of unique experiences that come along with it, including pure white snow!
Foreigner / Kyoto / Religion
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What it’s like visiting a mosque in Japan
I’ve talked about halal food and Muslim-friendly supermarkets before, but here’s what it’s like to visit an actual mosque in Kyoto, Japan!
Kyoto / Mountain / Uji
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Mt. Daikichi offers a stunning view of Uji – Japan’s green tea capital
It’s the land where the world’s most beloved matcha green tea flavors come from, and what better way to see Uji than atop Mt. Daikichi?
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.
Kyoto / Mountain / Sports and Fitness
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Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) – A guide to hiking Kyoto’s most iconic mountain
For the ultimate experience of mind, body, and soul, hiking up Kyoto’s iconic Mt. Hiei allows you to appreciate Japan like never before!
Agriculture / Drinks / Food / Kyoto / Uji
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Where can you find the best matcha green tea ice cream in Kyoto?
Uji (Kyoto) is the matcha green tea capital of the world, and having lived here for a year now, these are my top 5 matcha ice cream spots!
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Kyoto
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Japan’s best Doutor branch? Mukaijima’s hidden gem for coffee
Doutor is one of Japan’s iconic coffee shop chains with thousands of stores nationwide. However, this Mukaijima branch will blow your mind!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants
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Kyoto Katsugyu is the home of Japan’s iconic gyukatsu (beef cutlet)
Home to the iconic delicacy known as gyukatsu, Kyoto Katsugyu is a beef cutlet franchise that features crispy breaded and fried wagyu beef!
Kyoto / Tokyo / Travel
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Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
With iconic top-speed bullet trains to get you across the country, it’s common for visitors to overlook Japan’s much cheaper overnight bus.
Banking / Combini / Finance / Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa
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Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents
Shinsei Bank is an absolute God-send for foreigners living in Japan on a long-term visa or permanent residency, and here’s why…
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!