Kyoto 1 Day Itinerary – Exploring Fushimi Inari Taisha & Uji

Kyoto 1 Day Itinerary What to do on a Kyoto 1 Day Itinerary? Explore the torii gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha and the little town of Uji. Kyoto has countless things to see and do but these two should not be missed. As well as being famous for matcha, Uji is home to the World […]

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Journey in Japan: Kyoto

Among all the many cities you can visit in Japan, one of the most preferred destinations is Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. As well as being the cultural capital of Japan, the city is also one of the most visited for pilgrimage. After a few days in Tokyo, I was excited to board the […]

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With or Without the JR Pass? Everything You Need to Know About Japan Rail Passes

Express white high speed bullet train at track in Japan - Japan Rail Passes

With Japan now fully open to international travel, you may be planning your first-ever trip there soon.  If so, you might be wondering which one of the Japan Rail passes (JR Pass) you should get. Travelling by train is the best way to explore the country and with spacious, clean, fast and reliable trains, why […]

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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Countryside in Japan

Straw shoes hanging of ceiling in a traditional countryside home

I have said it often: there is more to Japan than big cities and the Golden Route. When planning a first visit to Japan, chances are that most tourists will not consider adding the smaller towns or villages to their itinerary. If your idea of Japan is walking into the cute fashion shops, eating Instagrammable […]

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20 Meaningful and Aesthetic Japanese Words to Know

MEANINGFUL AND AESTHETIC JAPANESE WORDS TO KNOW

I’m not sure when my love for the Japanese language started. Still, I have always loved the language and especially the aesthetic behind the Japanese words.  In most languages, especially in Japanese, you will find words that cannot be translated as they have no direct equivalent. These words often convey feelings or concepts that do […]

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