What to Wear in Japan: July - September
Planning a trip to Japan in July, August, or early September? Get ready. These are the hottest and most humid months of the year. Some days feel like walking through...
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What to Wear in Japan: July - September
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Craftmanship and Hidden Gems of Ishikawa Prefecture
Cover photo courtesy of Kanamori Alloy Co.,Ltd. From June 19 to 21st, I had the incredible opportunity to explore the lesser-known corners of Ishikawa. The tour group wandered through Kanazawa, Kaga,...
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Exploring Kitsune: Japan's Fox Culture
Foxes, or "kitsune" in Japanese, hold significant cultural and spiritual importance in Japan. They are revered as intelligent, mystical beings associated with Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Often depicted as shape-shifters,...
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Why Start Your Japan Trip from Fukuoka?
Starting a journey through Japan from Fukuoka can be an excellent choice for several reasons: 1. Convenient Transportation HubSay goodbye to the hassle of changing trains or worrying about pricey...
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10 Family-Friendly Experiences in West Japan
Ninjas, Trains, Aquariums, Gozilla, Evangelion, Naruto and Hello Kitty? We've got your back! Let's cut to the chase – we get it. When you're exploring with the little ones in...
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Dream of Steam, Hot Springs of West Japan
Arima, Kinosaki, Dogo, Beppu, and Yufuin: these hot spring towns in West Japan provide visitors with an opportunity to unwind, relax, and experience the healing properties of Japan's geothermal waters...
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10 Reasons Why You Should Book A Tour
Booking a tour in Japan ensures a seamless and enriching journey, with knowledgeable local guides leading the way through the country. While solo travel offers freedom, a guided tour provides...
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Unique Boutique Stays in Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo
Japan, renowned for its excellence in design and aesthetics, offers an ideal destination for exploring and lodging in boutique hotels.What defines a boutique hotel? It's a quaint lodging that emphasizes...
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Ghosts of West Japan: Abandoned Places for Travel
Numerous eerie abandoned dwellings dot the globe, comprising forsaken structures succumbed to neglect. Japan is no different. While certain areas were deserted due to Japan's population decline, others bear witness...
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Wandering Through Murakami's Japan
Kafka on the Shore, Norwegian Wood, Hear the Wing Sing: these are some of many famous titles of Haruki Murakami, a renowned Japanese writer. His works, spanning novels, essays, and...
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Bathhouses of Kansai: Retro Tiled Dreamscapes
Sento are usually family-run public baths dating back centuries, which grew in popularity due to limited home bathing facilities, reaching over eighteen thousand by 1968. Unlike onsens, they typically lack...
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5 Areas of Osaka Shopping Guide
Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Namba, Expo City Mall, and Rinku Premium Outlets: step into the bustling streets of Osaka, where shopping thrives alongside its renowned food culture. This post seeks to showcase...
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Getting Around Japan: Personal Driver or Public Transport?
Get around in Japan by train, bus, ferry, private car, or the shinkansen (bullet train). What sets Japan apart is not just the punctuality of its transportation but also the...
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