Tips for travel to Japan
An experience not to be missed. Bamboo Forest On the top of almost every Kyoto to-do list is the world-famous Bamboo Forest. Standing in the center, just outside of Kyoto, is a peaceful and unique experience. A slight wind rustles the long, wispy leaves, making the giant stalks sway and …
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If you’ve opened the Instagram app anytime in the last 5 years, you’ve probably seen this—an ocean of pale pink and white sakura blossoms blooming against the blue and white of Mount Fuji, or the flowers raining petals down in the urban center of Tokyo. Spring in Japan isn't just about warmer …
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In Japan, when people think crystal blue waters and white sand beaches, surfing and gorgeous sunsets, they usually think Okinawa. But did you know—you can find all that and more in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan? Specifically, today we’ll take a trip to Itoshima, a small coastal town just under an …
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When most people think of Tokyo, they think of the maid cafes of Akihabara, the bustling pubs of Shinjuku, or the renowned Kaminari-mon of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. Who would’ve ever imagined a green space filled with vibrant flower chandeliers and whimsical candlelit garden paths existed within …
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Tasteful tips to Dress Like a Local Congratulations, you’re planning a trip to Japan! Japan is a unique country with customs, history and culture all on its own. Chances are, if you’re coming from a Western country, you’ll stand out as a foreigner no matter what you …
In the Ginza district, on Ginza Street, is a soy sauce counter in a major department store offering 80 different flavors of soy sauce. One day I was looking for a specific soy sauce that someone back home in the United States wanted me to find. I'd found the brewer's website which mentioned a …
