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The best tennis courts in the Kansai region (my top 3 picks)
Kyoto / Osaka / Sports and Fitness / Travel

The best tennis courts in the Kansai region (my top 3 picks)

Posted on: September 12, 2024September 21, 2024

Mountain views, beautiful sunsets, and aesthetic Japanese castles are not typically associated with tennis courts, but they are in Kansai!

5 reasons you’ll love Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda at night!
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Travel

5 reasons you’ll love Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda at night!

Posted on: September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda has been a tourism icon of Japan for as long as international travel has been around. At night, it brings a new flavor!

Top 5 FamilyMart frappés that’ll knock your socks off!
Combini / Family Mart

Top 5 FamilyMart frappés that’ll knock your socks off!

Posted on: August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

FamilyMart is one of the giants of Japan’s convenience store chains. Known for their gourmet desserts, here are the top 5 FamilyMart frappés!

Shopping at Tokyo Skytree – the best place for funky accessories!
Asakusa / Fashion / Shopping / Tokyo / Travel

Shopping at Tokyo Skytree – the best place for funky accessories!

Posted on: July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Shopping in Japan is quite a unique experience, especially at Tokyo Skytree where you will find plenty of “unusual goods!”

Hiking through Mt. Daimonji offers mesmerizing scenery of Kyoto
Kyoto / Mountain / Philosopher's Path / Sports and Fitness

Hiking through Mt. Daimonji offers mesmerizing scenery of Kyoto

Posted on: June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

If you’ve ever wanted to run through thick forests and mountains like in the Lord of the Rings, then Mt. Daimonji is the hike for you!

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto
Accommodation / Foreigner / Gion / Kyoto

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto

Posted on: June 10, 2024June 12, 2024

Wherever you are in Japan, there is an APA Hotel around the corner! Here’s what it’s like staying at APA Hotel in Kyoto’s geisha district.

The best Ekiben meals for your Shinkansen (bullet train) trip
Food / Shinkansen / Travel

The best Ekiben meals for your Shinkansen (bullet train) trip

Posted on: June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Ekiben is a slang Japanese term meaning “train station lunch box.” Sold at all Shinkansen stations, here are my top 3 choices of ekiben!

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion
Gion / Kyoto / Shrine

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion

Posted on: May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

Known as Japan’s geisha district, Gion is home to many of Kyoto’s traditional arts and culture, including the iconic Yasaka Shrine.

What you’ll love about Japan based on your MBTI personality type
Culture / Society / Thoughts / Travel

What you’ll love about Japan based on your MBTI personality type

Posted on: May 12, 2024May 12, 2024

Whether you’re an outgoing thrill-seeker or a reserved peacekeeper, there’s something you’ll love about Japan regardless of your personality!

Exploring Kameoka – a scenic town nestled in the Kyoto mountains
Kameoka / Kyoto / Travel

Exploring Kameoka – a scenic town nestled in the Kyoto mountains

Posted on: April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

Known for its scenic train tours through the mountains and boat rides across beautiful river valleys, Kameoka is simply a natural wonder!

Exploring Fukuoka Airport – Japan’s direct link to Korea and beyond
Airport / Food / Fukuoka / Restaurants

Exploring Fukuoka Airport – Japan’s direct link to Korea and beyond

Posted on: April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

Fukuoka Airport is Japan’s closest airport to Korea, offering cheap direct flights to Seoul and Busan while providing pleasant commodities.

Gyu-Kaku is a Japanese BBQ chain turned global franchise!
Food / Restaurants / Yakiniku

Gyu-Kaku is a Japanese BBQ chain turned global franchise!

Posted on: April 20, 2024April 20, 2024

When it comes to Japanese BBQ or “yakiniku” restaurants, you can’t go wrong with popular chains like Gyu-Kaku, especially as a foreigner.

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