The cherry blossoms are blooming! If you’re in Japan now or plan to be in the next week, you MUST check out these 5 sakura spots in Kyoto!
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Shrine / Temple
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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 […]
Kyoto / Nagano / Sports and Fitness / Winter
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Snow in Japan – the best places to enjoy its beauty
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!
Food / Niigata / Travel
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Exploring Echigo Yuzawa station – the hub of local delicacies
Yuzawa is known for its scenic ski resorts and fun snowy vibe, but just down the road is the iconic Echigo Yuzawa station with much to offer!
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 / 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!
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Travel / Yakiniku
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All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant
Have you ever craved some Japanese barbecue but found yourself low on cash? Well here in Osaka is the cheapest yakiniku you’ll ever find!
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!
Osaka / Theme Park / Travel
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Exploring Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Japan
USJ’s Harry Potter World is an absolute must-visit for all the magic-loving witches and wizards around the world!
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!