Kyoto Aquarium or Osaka’s Kaiyukan, Which I’d Go Back To
I would go back to either the Kyoto Aquarium or Osaka‘s Kaiyukan. Okay so here’s my quick comparison: I’ve visited both Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and … Read more
Japan
This category will group all articles related to trip and travel in Japan.
Universal Studios Japan Osaka or Tokyo DisneySea, I Did Both
What to expect at Tokyo DisneySea. What to expect at Universal Studios Japan. Even walking down CityWalk on my way into the park, I was … Read more
Kinkaku-ji or Ginkaku-ji, the Golden and Silver Pavilions Compared
During my visit to Kyoto, I was lucky enough to see both Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji. And while it might sound silly to say that one … Read more
Shopping in Osaka, From Kuromon Market to Shinsekai
You can shop in Osaka, from Kuromon Market to Shinsekai. There’s no getting around the fact that Osaka is a shop-and-eat town, and to be … Read more
Osaka to Kobe and What I Did When I Got There
What I Did When I Got There: Kobe from Osaka It takes around half an hour by train to reach Kobe from Osaka, but the … Read more
Day Trips From Osaka I Actually Took
But let’s be honest: some of my favorite days here were when I escaped the city for several hours. My go-to? My go-to was Nara, … Read more
Where to Stay in Kyoto, Three Hotels I Tried
Last year I spent a fair bit of time in Kyoto. On multiple trips, I tried out three hotels, each with a different feel that … Read more
Where to Stay in Osaka and the Area I’d Pick Again
Having visited a few times now, I always ask myself whether I should stays in Osaka in a full hotel with every amenity or in … Read more
Things to Do in Takayama in Winter
I was really unsure about visiting Takayama during the winter. Most images I saw online showed it dressed up for its famous fall and spring … Read more
Things to Do in Nara Besides Feeding the Deer
People talk about the deer in Nara. And yes, there are lots of them, and they gets quite insistent when it comes to those rice … Read more
Things to Do in Kobe in a Day
Kobe was a surprise for me. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much, just beef. It was one of most enjoyable single days I’ve had … Read more