Travel Archives - Page 6 of 8 - Have Ya Seen Japan

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!

Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most popular temples, but with most of it already free for the public, is it worth entering the paid section?

A clever combination of Japanese and Western cuisine, Café Restaurant Gusto is the best restaurant for when you can’t decide what to eat!

During the day, Ameyoko is a vibrant family-friendly shopping district, but at night it has a whole new vibe of lively night izakayas!

A common question people ask is how much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan. Having traveled here on many occasions, this is my take.

Japan is a country that is almost radically different from the rest of the world. Here’s how living in Japan has broadened my perspective.

Cote House is an apartment building along the Dotonbori River owned by the humble and kind Ken and his cheeky but friendly cat Miao.

As a foreigner with no real bias toward either of these Asian nations, I thought I’d share some of my observations comparing Japan vs Korea.

Nestled between mountains and forests and home to the infamous volcano of the same name, here are 5 awesome things to do in Hakone!

Waiting for a flight doesn’t have to be a tedious task that sucks the life out of you. Narita Airport Lounge shows the world how it’s done!

Hostels are a great way to save money, meet new people, and work on the go! So what makes Japan’s hostels so good for the solo traveler?

With unmatched cleanliness, maximum comfort, and state-of-the-art facilities, it almost feels insulting to call Lestel Maru a hostel.