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Hanami 2025 – the best places in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Spring

Hanami 2025 – the best places in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing

Posted on: April 12, 2025August 1, 2025

Sakura season is upon us, and Japan is now enjoying the festivities of Hanami – a long-standing tradition of cherry blossom viewing!

The first cherry blossoms have arrived in Kyoto!
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura

The first cherry blossoms have arrived in Kyoto!

Posted on: April 5, 2025August 1, 2025

The 2025 sakura season in Japan has arrived, and Kyoto’s wonderful cherry blossoms are blooming all over the prefecture!

Exploring Japan on bicycle is the best way to appreciate its beauty
Bicycle / Shimanami Kaido / Sports and Fitness / Travel

Exploring Japan on bicycle is the best way to appreciate its beauty

Posted on: March 29, 2025August 1, 2025

Japan’s bicycle culture is really one of the most sophisticated in the world with about half the population cycling as a means of commuting.

Bowling in Japan – visiting Lapyuta Bowl in Uji, Kyoto
Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Bowling in Japan – visiting Lapyuta Bowl in Uji, Kyoto

Posted on: March 16, 2025August 1, 2025

It was my first time bowling in Japan, and in Kyoto no less. It was quite surreal being the only foreigners here at Lapyuta Bowl.

Exploring the winter wonderland of Sapporo’s Nakajima Park
Hokkaido / Park / Sapporo / Winter

Exploring the winter wonderland of Sapporo’s Nakajima Park

Posted on: March 6, 2025August 1, 2025

Nakajima Park is a popular hangout area in the heart of Sapporo. Completely covered in snow during winter, it’s a real fantasy land at night!

Magnificent ice sculpture exhibits at the Sapporo Snow Festival
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter

Magnificent ice sculpture exhibits at the Sapporo Snow Festival

Posted on: February 14, 2025August 1, 2025

It might be called the Sapporo Snow Festival, but these amazing ice sculpture exhibits are stealing the spotlight!

Exploring the winter wonderland of Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital city
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter

Exploring the winter wonderland of Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital city

Posted on: February 12, 2025August 1, 2025

Sapporo is known for its vibrant nightlife, delicious food, and sublime winter atmosphere! Here’s what you can expect at Hokkaido’s capital.

Sapporo Snow Festival 2025 – Hokkaido’s biggest winter event
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter

Sapporo Snow Festival 2025 – Hokkaido’s biggest winter event

Posted on: February 11, 2025August 1, 2025

From beautiful snow sculptures to live performances and tasty food stalls, Sapporo Snow Festival is one of Japan’s most beloved festivities.

Nishinari – the untold story of Osaka’s most ghetto town
Accommodation / Osaka / Shinsekai / Travel

Nishinari – the untold story of Osaka’s most ghetto town

Posted on: February 4, 2025August 1, 2025

Nishinari is a low socioeconomic neighborhood with a humble community. Originally a “dangerous town,” its reputation has since been reformed.

Exploring the beauty of the Grand Prince Hotel in Takanawa, Tokyo
Accommodation / Tokyo / Travel

Exploring the beauty of the Grand Prince Hotel in Takanawa, Tokyo

Posted on: February 2, 2025August 1, 2025

The Grand Prince Hotel is an upper-class accommodation franchise renown in Tokyo. In this article, I review my time at the Takanawa branch.

Exploring the feeds at Kansai Airport Terminal 2
Airport / Food / Osaka / Travel

Exploring the feeds at Kansai Airport Terminal 2

Posted on: January 26, 2025August 1, 2025

Kansai Airport is one of the busiest international airports in Japan, and even the world. At Terminal 2, you’ll find some interesting goods.

5 reasons you should try living in Japan for a year
Thoughts / Travel / Work / Working Holiday Visa

5 reasons you should try living in Japan for a year

Posted on: January 23, 2025August 1, 2025

Living in Japan has never been easier, whether it’s on a Working Holiday Visa or a more committed Work Visa, this is the year to do it!

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