Chasing Geishas in Kyoto
While planning our Kyoto itinerary, I made sure that I get to experience Kyoto of old and new. Our first two nights in
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A Shrine for Entertainers: Kurumazaki-jinja Shrine
If Fushimi Inari Shrine is known for its thousands of red torii gates, the red tamagaki [fence of the shrine] in Kurumazaki-jinja Shrine distinguishes
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A Carpet of Pink: Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
Cherry blossoms or sakura have long been associated with Japan’s spring. Shibazakura, small little flowers that resembles the shape of sakura grows widely,
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Self-drive Hokkaido in Late Spring
Hokkaido’s vast landscapes are best explored by the convenience of your own transport. For foreign tourists, this means renting a car [self-drive] from
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Save Money Using Train Passes While in Japan
Public transport in Japan is great. I will even go as far as saying that the train service in Japan is the best
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