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Yodogawa Riverside Park’s Sewaritei is Kyoto’s best sakura spot
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura

Yodogawa Riverside Park’s Sewaritei is Kyoto’s best sakura spot

Posted on: April 13, 2024April 26, 2024

Bathed in the glory of endless cherry blossom trees, Sewaritei is a district of the Yodogawa Riverside Park with unbeatable sakura views.

Kyoto Sakura 2024 – top 5 spots to find cherry blossoms
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Shrine / Temple

Kyoto Sakura 2024 – top 5 spots to find cherry blossoms

Posted on: April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

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!

Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting
Architecture / Food / Foreigner / Restaurants / Travel / Yokohama

Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting

Posted on: March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

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 […]

Snow in Japan – the best places to enjoy its beauty
Kyoto / Nagano / Sports and Fitness / Winter

Snow in Japan – the best places to enjoy its beauty

Posted on: March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

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!

Exploring Echigo Yuzawa station – the hub of local delicacies
Food / Niigata / Travel

Exploring Echigo Yuzawa station – the hub of local delicacies

Posted on: February 29, 2024March 2, 2024

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!

Mt. Daikichi offers a stunning view of Uji – Japan’s green tea capital
Kyoto / Mountain / Uji

Mt. Daikichi offers a stunning view of Uji – Japan’s green tea capital

Posted on: February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

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?

Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) – A guide to hiking Kyoto’s most iconic mountain
Kyoto / Mountain / Sports and Fitness

Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) – A guide to hiking Kyoto’s most iconic mountain

Posted on: February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

For the ultimate experience of mind, body, and soul, hiking up Kyoto’s iconic Mt. Hiei allows you to appreciate Japan like never before!

All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Travel / Yakiniku

All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant

Posted on: February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

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!

Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
Kyoto / Tokyo / Travel

Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo

Posted on: February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

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.

Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents
Banking / Combini / Finance / Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents

Posted on: February 5, 2024February 15, 2024

Shinsei Bank is an absolute God-send for foreigners living in Japan on a long-term visa or permanent residency, and here’s why…

Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)
Culture / Food / Kyoto / Travel

Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)

Posted on: January 27, 2024January 27, 2024

Kyoto is a cultural hotspot for visitors in Japan. With amazing sights and delicious delicacies, here are my top 5 food stores in Ninenzaka!

Exploring Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Japan
Osaka / Theme Park / Travel

Exploring Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Japan

Posted on: January 18, 2024January 22, 2024

USJ’s Harry Potter World is an absolute must-visit for all the magic-loving witches and wizards around the world!

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