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The Japan Less Travelled: Cape Tachimachi, Hokkaido
Well, is the travel season here again? Yes and no! For starters, Japan is undeniably one of the world’s top travel spots for many reasons: beautiful scenery, clean, good food and polite folks – add add anime and gaming culture and you will get an otaku’s paradise! So, for this reason, you will find people…
Keep readingThe recent JR Pass fare hike is not the worst
If you thought that the 65% fare hike for the JR Pass was the worst news that ever hit you, prepare for more. As someone who adores exploring Japan and has relied on the regional JR Passes for cost-effective travel, I am disheartened to hear that the prices of these passes are going up as…
Keep readingMy Summer Tale In Japan
Take a look at most of the travel guides, thousands of well-written articles featuring the best of Japan and you will quickly discover that summer is not a popular time for tourists to visit the land of the rising sun – and they are not wrong. Well, it does depend on where you are going…
Keep readingMuseums are not always indoors. Some blends with nature
People often relate Hakone to Hot Springs and that is not wrong, but to me, hot springs are found almost everywhere in Japan so it really isn’t that unique (I may be wrong). Hakone to me, is a peaceful piece of art filled with lush greenery goodness and surrounded by beautiful mountains and volcanoes, each…
Keep readingMy first Ryokan experience – a rustic kind of beauty
If you have ever wanted to stay in a Ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn) at least once in your life, you are not alone and no one would be surprised. Japanese people have always loved to preserve long historical culture while revolutionising the world and maintaining a hundred-year-old building, though no small feat, is not uncommon.…
Keep readingThe Hot Spring Inn which stood through time – Tokaikan
Located right beside my Ryokan during my stay in Ito, Shizuoka Japan, it would be a waste not to pay a kind visit to Tokaikan. With almost 100 years of history, the hot spring ryokan was one of the very few wooden settlements built during the Showa Period and like most crafts in Japan, it…
Keep readingMore than a hostel, it hosts beauty for the soul
Finding beautiful things in Japan is nothing but a walk in the park, but uncovering hidden gems that create everlasting memories takes the walk to the next level. Emblem Flow Hakone which is located right next to Gora Station in, you guessed it, Hakone definitely belong to that level of exquisite beauty. I had little…
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Free tickets to Tokyo. Yay, or nay?
Travel fans rejoice! No, let me be more specific, Japan travel lovers rejoice! Japan Airlines (JAL) is celebrating its 65th Anniversary and what better way to share the fun than sharing the joy – the joy of FREE travel! You heard that right, and you know everything has a catch. To even be eligible, you…
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Splashing Into Relaxation: The Blissful World of Japanese Onsen
Stepping into the steamy, soothing waters of a Japanese onsen is an experience unlike any other. These natural hot springs have been an integral part of Japanese culture for centuries, offering both physical and mental rejuvenation. In this post, we’ll dive into the heart of the onsen experience, exploring its history, etiquette, and the many…
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Mokushoku: 黙食(Silent eating)
Back before I embarked on a personal adventure to backpack solo many years back, I’ve always thought of eating as a social affair. The casual banter, sharing of food opinions and the snitching of delicious bits from your friends’ plates seemed like a good idea. The shared culinary experience can make dining quite fun and…
Keep readingEarly Goodbye to Covid Measures in Japan
As an enthusiastic traveller, I am always looking for new destinations to explore and new experiences. And after some time of not being able to visit Japan, to hesitating to visit Japan due to restrictions, the news that Japan is bringing forward the end of border controls is music to my ears. The Japanese government…
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[Kaminarimon] The meaning behind the Thunder Gate
Kaminarimon, also known as the Thunder Gate was built in 1960. Standing at 11.7 meters tall and 11.4 meters wide, it is the outer gate of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo in Japan and also a symbol of the Asakusa district and one of the most famous tourist attractions in Tokyo. Decorated with a large…
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Susukino Ice World 2023 + Sapporo in Winter Part 1:
Many know Sapporo as the snow city of Japan where its winter is gorgeously beautiful and really cold. Located in the Ishikari Plain of Hokkaido and is surrounded by mountains, Sapporo is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing.
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[Kyo’s Tokyo Travels Final Day] The reappearance of Fujisan
By the gods, Mount Fuji reappeared again on our last day after hiding behind the fog for the past two days! Mount Fuji is not the only nice view there, we went separate for a while to relieve our zen moments. I strolled around the beautiful town for one last time paying attention to the…
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