A detailed 21-day Japan itinerary
I can still smell the charcoal from the yakitori stalls and hear the rhythmic clack-clack of the wooden sandals in…
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Things to do in Kyoto: highlights for first-time visitors
Traveling to Japan for the first time, but not sure where to start? Still steeped in tradition, the Land of…
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The 3 best neighborhoods in Tokyo
Tokyo is a unique megalopolis that does not fail to charm. This sprawling city-province is so heterogeneous and vast that…
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Where and when to see cherry blossom in Japan
Did you know that cherry blossom in Japan is a WHOLE THING? Not only does the Japanese meteorological office dedicates…
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5 useful tips for visiting Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto
I woke up to the best intentions that day; get ready in five minutes and head straight to the Fushimi…
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Everything you need to know about the Japan Rail Pass
When you think of transportation in Japan, obviously the Japan Rail Pass comes to mind. Experiencing the world-famous bullet trains…
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First time in Japan: 11 things that surprised me
I admittedly knew very little about Japan before I stumbled upon extremely cheap tickets to Tokyo last year and impulsively…
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Hiking to Jigokudani and meeting monkeys in Japan
It was misty and bitingly humid that morning in the Japanese Alps, much like what I had anticipated. As I…
