Kyoto morning garden
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Kyoto?

If you’re coming to Japan for the first time, I can almost guarantee you’ve put Kyoto somewhere on your itinerary. Now you need to figure out how long to spend in Kyoto, so you’re confident that you’re making the most of your…

Arashiyama river with boat
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Is Arashiyama Worth Visiting?

Whenever I write these ‘Is it worth visiting’ type of articles, my decision usually lines up with what most people think. However, this wildly popular district in Western Kyoto makes things a little more difficult. So, is Arashiyama worth visiting? In my…

Halloween dogs in Shibuya
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Halloween in Shibuya: Is it worth visiting?

I’ve never really been into Halloween, but I quite enjoy occasions that mean I get to dress up in stupid clothing. So when the opportunity to visit one of the most famous fancy dress street parties in Japan came up, I couldn’t…

Kyoto morning garden
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Kyoto?

If you’re coming to Japan for the first time, I can almost guarantee you’ve put Kyoto somewhere on your itinerary. Now you need to figure out how long to spend in Kyoto, so you’re confident that you’re making the most of your…

Kyoto Airbnb
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Should you Book an Airbnb or Hotel in Japan?

I don’t know about you, but whenever I travel or go on vacation, I always consider two possible forms of accommodation: Airbnb and Hotels. After a brief bit of research and asking some of you guys, it seems you’re exactly the same.…

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Sapporo to Niseko by Train

In February of 2023, I fulfilled a lifelong dream of Skiing in Japan. I was lucky enough to ski in Niseko with its epically deep powder, and damn was it good. Of course, before setting foot on those legendary slopes, I had…