Tag Archives: Japan

Yellow and black deer crossing sign seen on our Nara day trip
Nara day trip: it’s all about the deer

Nara is a famous city in the Kansai region of Japan. It’s home to an [...]

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29
Oct
Top of an orange torii gate at Fushimi Inari-taisha, which we saw during our 6 days in Kyoto
6 days in Kyoto: a leisurely itinerary of top attractions and hidden gems

We spent 6 days in Kyoto, and could easily have spent 6 more. The city [...]

28
Oct
Two women in kimonos walking next to wooden building in Kanazawa, Japan
Experience traditional Japan: Kanazawa things to do

When you visit Kanazawa, it feels like you’re visiting traditional Japan and a bit like [...]

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23
Oct
Owl at Akiba Fukurou owl cafe, Tokyo, Japan
Owls in Tokyo

Yep. We went to an owl cafe in Tokyo. We were those people. It was [...]

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18
Oct
View of Asakusa from Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, Tokyo, Japan
Asakusa: our charming home in Tokyo

We are spending 3 1/2 weeks in Japan. Though we are excited to explore more [...]

15
Oct