Every time I sit down to write about my Japanese adventure, I can’t help but feel a surge of joy. As I pen this piece about Osaka, I’m approaching the first anniversary of my unforgettable journey to this enchanting nation. It was in November 2023 when I first set foot […]
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On day four in the Kansai region, I took a day trip from Kyoto to Nara Deer Park. I had spent the last three days in the city visiting several shrines and temples, parks and forests, exploring Higashimaya Ward and attending a delightful tea ceremony. Now it was time to […]
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My third day in Kyoto was just as magical as the second. Again, I began bright early, walking about 15 minutes to the train station to catch a direct train to Arashiayama. As you might have caught on from the first instalment of this series, I did a lot of […]
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A ride on the bullet train brought me from Odawara Station to Kyoto. This was yet another addition to a trip filled with several exciting moments. Taking a ride on the high-speed train (Shinkansen) was something I looked forward to during this trip to Japan. Long-time readers will know that […]
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When visiting Japan for the first time, I highly recommend taking a trip from Tokyo to Hakone. This beautiful mountainous town, located about two hours from Japan’s capital city, is best known for its hot springs (onsen), boiling sulphur springs and iconic views of Mount Fuji. It is a gem […]
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