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Enjoying the sunflowers in full bloom in Kyoto’s southern district
Kyoto / Summer

Enjoying the sunflowers in full bloom in Kyoto’s southern district

Posted on: August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Sunflowers are truly a sight to behold in the Japanese summer. These lovely golden petals were spotted in the Fushimi ward of South Kyoto.

5 refreshing goods to get you through the Japanese summer
7-Eleven / Combini / Drinks / Food / Summer / Vending machine

5 refreshing goods to get you through the Japanese summer

Posted on: August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

7-Eleven and vending machines are your best friends during the Japanese summer, in fact they’re critical for your survival!

Revisiting the legendary Hieizan (Mt. Hiei) during summer
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain / Summer

Revisiting the legendary Hieizan (Mt. Hiei) during summer

Posted on: August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Mt. Hiei or “Hieizan” is one of the strongholds of Buddhism in Japan, offering scenic views, historic temples, and tough hiking trails!

Hiking in the Japanese summer – 5 key things to remember
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain / Summer / Thoughts

Hiking in the Japanese summer – 5 key things to remember

Posted on: August 2, 2025August 2, 2025

There are many reasons NOT to hike during the Japanese summer – it’s hot, it’s humid, and it’s damn difficult, so keep these tips in mind.

Summer in Japan is a humid heat wave! Stay cool with these tips
Combini / Drinks / Summer

Summer in Japan is a humid heat wave! Stay cool with these tips

Posted on: July 20, 2025August 1, 2025

I always remember my summer days in Japan as they are the most humid and sweat-inducing days of my life, but you can still enjoy the season!

Top 5 Coolish flavors from Japan’s convenience stores
Combini / Food / Summer

Top 5 Coolish flavors from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: September 5, 2024August 1, 2025

Coolish is a brand of “drinkable ice cream” sold at Japanese convenience stores. With an abundance of flavors to pick from, here are my top 5!

5 best types of ice cream from Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson / Summer

5 best types of ice cream from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: February 14, 2024July 30, 2025

From sweet potato soft serve to ice cream in a tube, here are the best types of ice cream you’ll find at Japan’s convenience stores!

Summer in Japan – 5 activities to make the most of the rising sun!
Beach / Drinks / Food / Kamakura / Sports and Fitness / Summer

Summer in Japan – 5 activities to make the most of the rising sun!

Posted on: August 27, 2023July 29, 2025

It’s not called Land of the Rising Sun for nothing, because summer in Japan is an absolute scorcher! Here are 5 ways to make the most of it!

Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer
Combini / Summer

Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer

Posted on: July 3, 2023July 29, 2025

Summer in Japan is like a never-ending battle against exhaustion and sweat, but these 5 combini refreshers are sure to get you through!

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