Just north of Kyoto is the stunning body of water known as Lake Biwa or “Biwako” in Shiga Prefecture, home to beautiful beaches and resorts.
Food / Halal / Kyoto / Restaurants
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Pontocho Kebab Al Bukhara brings Turkish-Uzbek delight to Kyoto
Just around the corner from Gion-Shijo station by the famous Kamo River, Pontocho Kebab Al Bukhara serves up a succulent halal feed!
Culture / Society / Thoughts
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5 unspoken rules that the Japanese are secretly judging you with
Unspoken rules are the essence of Japanese society, as one should act out of a deeper understanding rather than the threat of the law.
Culture / Osaka / Society / Thoughts
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A glance into the raw personalities of the Osakan people
People from Osaka, often referred to as Osakans, deliver a raw flavor of Japanese behavior that is upbeat, unique, and out of the norm.
Hokkaido / Honshu / Kyushu
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Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu – comparing Japan’s 3 major islands
Japan is often called an island nation, but in truth it’s made up of many islands. The three largest islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, and Kyushu.
Culture / Thoughts / Travel
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Writing is the best way to absorb a country’s beauty
Okay, this article is an obvious plug of my new book – The Japanese Pursuit of Perfection, but there’s more to it, I promise!
Combini / Drinks / Summer
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Summer in Japan is a humid heat wave! Stay cool with these tips
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!
Society / Thoughts
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Japan and the benefits of a homogeneous society
Being a homogeneous society has a certain stigma about it, some would even say a racist one, but there are benefits too, even for foreigners!
Airport / Food / Halal / Restaurants
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Exploring the many delicious restaurants at Narita Airport
Narita Airport is the preferred choice for domestic travel to Tokyo, with some of the most underrated restaurants you’ll find at an airport!
Kyoto / Mountain / Park
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Top 5 most scenic picnic spots in Kyoto
Kyoto is easily Japan’s most scenic prefecture featuring stunning nature-city hybrid views. Here are Kyoto’s 5 most scenic picnic spots!
Airport / Food / Tokyo
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Trying Japan’s “Peanut Monaka” at Narita Domestic Airport
A most intriguing delicacy, Japan’s “Peanut Monaka” is not at all what it seems. An acquired taste perhaps, here are my thoughts…
Accommodation / Tokyo
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Samurai Stay hostel offers affordable private rooms in Ota, Tokyo
During my trip to Tokyo for the annual EVO Japan tournament, I booked “Samurai Stay,” a cozy little hostel in Ota city. Ota city is certainly not a […]