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Tips for Responsible Travel in Japan

Today we are answering the question, “What are tips for responsible travel in Japan?” Read more

Japan Winter Travel Checklist

While Japan winter travel offers some beautiful scenes of snowcapped temples, frozen waterfalls, and amazing snowscapes. You’ll need to be prepared for how unforgivingly cold it is while sightseeing in the winter. Read more

Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse

The Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse is located in Nagoya, Japan. It’s an attraction built in Ghibli’s newest theme park. However, there are no roller coasters or any other kinds of rides in this park. Instead, it’s a park filled with life-size representations of the animated movies from the world of Studio Ghibli. Read more

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a picturesque, iconic sight in Kyoto, Japan. The tall stalks of bamboo reach over 50 meters into the sky. Read more

Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 778. Kiyomizu means pure water and was given the name because of the Otowa Waterfall within the grounds. Read more

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded in 711 AD. Read more

5 Hyperdia Alternatives for a Japan Train Travel App

To everyone’s surprise, Hyperdia discontinued its timetable and route searches on April 1, 2022. This was a complete shock because Hyperdia had been the leading Japan train travel app and website since the early 2000s. Read more

Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto

Ryoanji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1450. It contains one of the best examples of a dry landscape garden. Read more

Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto is the site of the Golden Pavilion, formerly called Rokuonji. The top two floors are completely covered in gold foil. Read more

Japanese Green Tea: Beginner’s Guide

I love Japanese green tea! I drink it everyday when I’m in Japan. Read more