You like cats? You know about those fancy cat cafés and you’ve visited Tama already? Well, good for you. But there’s actually a lot more to do and see for cat lovers in Japan. One of my favorite things to do is...
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Accessible Japan: How to Live and Travel in a Wheelchair?
Today we have a great guest post by Josh of “Accessible Japan” who’ll talk about how accessible and barrier-free Japan really is for wheelchair users: At 6 months of age, I was diagnosed with severe cerebral...
Sayonara Nippon! Why I’ve left Japan?!?
Huh? Wait! Jasmine has left Japan? When? Why? What? … … is what you’re probably thinking right now. I’m sorry if this comes as a shock to you. Or maybe it doesn’t? I’ve been living in Japan for...
Why Manga Fans Should Visit Kansai
Are you interested in manga? Then you definitely should visit Kansai, especially Kyoto. Why, you ask? Japan is the country of manga, so it doesn’t matter where you go? It’s true that you can find manga pretty much...
Aioi Peron Matsuri – Dragon Boat Racing Festival near Himeji
If you happen to visit the beautiful Himeji Castle towards the end of May, you might want to consider dropping by the Aioi Peron Matsuri as it’s just a few minutes away by train. Visited: May 27th 2012 Access to the Aioi...
Golden Week in Japan And Why You Should Avoid It
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Golden Week in Japan before. Today I want to explain what exactly it means and why you should avoid it – if you can. What exactly is Golden Week? Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク)...
How To Do a Maiko Dress-Up in Kyoto
Kyoto has so many beautiful sights to offer, but there’s something you definitely should try when in Kyoto. It might be expensive, but trust me it’s totally worth it. I’m talking about doing a Maiko dress-up in...
Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu
Besides cherry blossoms and shibazakura, Japan has some beautiful wisteria in spring. But you need to know where to find the best spots to enjoy them to the fullest. One of the most beautiful wisteria viewing spots is without a...
Fuji Shibazakura Festival Lets You Enter A Pink Dream World
Are you ready to enter paradise? Don’t worry, it’s easier than you probably think. Paradise is located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. I’m talking about the yearly Fuji Shibazakura Festival! Trust me, once...