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Our main goal in visiting Japan is to experience things that are only possible here, among which is wearing a kimono. You simply cannot leave Japan without trying this and walking in the streets like a traditional Japanese local. For us, it was best to have a kimono-wearing experience in the streets of Asakusa, Tokyo. …
Mt. Fuji, an almost perfectly shaped volcano is nearly impossible to be excluded in every Japan itinerary. Who would skip such a timeless attraction that has inspired generations of poets and artists? Standing 3,776 meters tall, Mt. Fuji is Japan’s highest peak and the 7th highest island peak on Earth. Watch our Mt. Fuji day …
If you are staying in Tokyo, Nagano is another prefecture you can easily reach via shinkansen (bullet train). It is a mountainous area great for winter sceneries and activities, with Karuizawa as among the best winter dreamland just less than an hour’s shinkansen ride from the city. Karuizawa Prince Snow Resort is the place to …
Nikko is just an easy 2-hour journey from Tokyo, making it an ideal quick getaway for Tokyo-based travelers. Located in the Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko is about 160 km (or almost a 3-hour non-stop drive) from Tokyo. The 2-hour journey from Tokyo is possible if you take a Shinkansen (bullet train) from the city center. Since …
In a country that is among the biggest coffee drinkers in the world, it’s not surprising that mobile coffee shops are popping up like food trucks and snack carts. Consumers, especially the working class, are always looking for their caffeine fix to fuel busy mornings and hectic work schedules. That’s why even in the provinces …
Just a kilometer away or a 15-minute walk from Burnham Park is a lovely homestay where you can spend a good vacation. Home Sweet Home Boutique Homestay was our home for a night during our recent Baguio Trip. Awesomely, you’d get to stay in this cute Baguio homestay for just around 1.6k per night! I …
Craving for Japanese food? CHAYA Baguio serves contemporary Japanese cuisine that appears to be a favorite among visitors and locals. It is a log cabin home turned into a restaurant which makes for a homey and cozy dining experience. Feel at home and savor Japanese food in this hidden gem of the breezy Baguio! A …
