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Author: Luo Wen
05
Aug
2022
  • Activities & Attractions

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Popular Kyoto Photo Spot With Natural & Historical Beauty

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a peaceful haven in Kyoto amidst endless rows of bamboo trees with shrines and temples in the vicinity.
25
Jan
2022
  • Culture

20 Most Popular Japanese Boy Names And Their Meanings

Put kanji, identity, and a series of beautiful sounds together, and you'll get 20 of the most popular Japanese boy names.
22
Dec
2021
  • Culture

How To Play Shogi: A Beginner’s Guide To Japanese Chess

Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is a lot of fun if you know how to play it. Here's our fun and easy guide to the fundamentals of shogi.
20
Dec
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Cheers One: A Cheerleading Cafe That Will Infuse Your Meals With Happiness

Filled with positive vibes, cheer performances, and delicious treats, Cheers One is a unique cheerleading cafe that will hype you up.
06
Dec
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Jigokudani Monkey Park: A Conservation Hub Where Macaques Soak In Onsens

Jigokudani Monkey Park is a tourist spot and conservation hub dedicated to wild Japanese macaques who love soaking in the onsen during winter.
24
Nov
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Nanzoin Temple: Visit A 41M-Long Reclining Buddha As Big As The Statue Of Liberty

The 41m-long Buddha statue at Nanzoin Temple, Fukuoka, was originally built to house the ashes of Buddha and two of his disciples.
11
Nov
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Devil’s Washboard Aoshima: A 7 Million-Year-Old Rock Formation Shaped By The Sea

The Devil's Washboard, located along the coast of Aoshima Island, is the breathtaking result of wave erosion over millions of years.
31
Oct
2021
  • Food Guides

8 Easy Sushi Recipes Even Kids & Noob Cooks Can Master

Easy sushi recipes You don’t need to be a professional chef to make sushi. As long as you have a sushi mat, known as a makisu (巻き簾), and a pack …
27
Oct
2021
  • Food Guides

Vampire Cafe: A Gothic Restaurant That Serves “Blood” To Its Patrons

The Vampire Cafe in Ginza is the oldest of its kind in Tokyo, and the restaurant dishes out both scares and surprisingly delicious food.
14
Oct
2021
  • Culture

Nagatoshi Station Has 20 Torii Gates Lined Along Its Track, Looks Like A Mini Fushimi Inari Shrine

Avoid crowd at Fushimi Inari Shrine and visit this mini “train station shrine” at Nagatoshi Station, located in western Japan, instead.
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