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29
Mar
2023
  • Food

JTRRD Cafe: Cute Fruit Art & Themed Smoothies That’ll Tempt Even The Staunchest Fruit-Haters

Picky eaters who gag at the sight of fruits may just find these themed smoothies and desserts from JTRRD Cafe too pretty to resist.
31
Jan
2023
  • Hotels & Staycations

Capsule Hotel Ninja & Geisha: Elegant Lodgings With Edo Style Luxury From USD20 Per Night

Hotels don't have to be just plain old places to hit the sack at night - the elegant Capsule Hotel Ninja & Geisha is an Edo-inspired abode.
22
Jul
2022
  • Things To Do

Namba Yasaka Jinja: Imposing Lion Head Shrine That Eats Up Evil Spirits

Need an extra dose of luck or to clear your bad juju? The lion head shrine of Namba Yasaka Jinja in Osaka will devour your evil spirits.
09
Jun
2022
  • Activities & Attractions

Katsuoji Temple: Home Of Lucky Daruma Dolls That Help You Achieve Goals

Katsuoji Temple is a humble abode to an army of lucky daruma dolls that may finally help you achieve your resolutions.
14
Jan
2022
  • New Openings

Attack On Titan XR Ride To Reopen At Universal Studios Japan in Mar, Catch It Before It Closes In Aug 2022

Fulfill your Attack On Titan fantasies on this virtual reality roller coaster ride at Universal Studios Japan from March 2022.
10
Jan
2022
  • Viral News

Fish Marshmallows Gain Popularity In Japan, Perfect For BBQ Dinners With A Sweet Twist

Slimmer than a regular marshmallow but equally delicious, Yachiyodo's fish marshmallow will up your smores-roasting game for good.
21
May
2020
  • Culture

11 Japanese Livestreams That Let You Travel Around Japan Without Leaving Your House, For Free 

We won’t be able to travel to Japan in the next couple of months, but we hope these Japanese livestreams help to take the edge off for a while.
04
Sep
2019
  • Japan

8 Things To Do In Nakazakicho, Osaka’s Hipster District – Vintage Shopping, Carbonara Rice & IG Backdrops

Nakazakicho in Osaka, Japan Image adapted from (bottom left): @adelaide0624 If there’s a country that is unlike any other, it has to be Japan. Land of the quirky and crazy, …
03
Sep
2019
  • Japan

5-Day Japan Itinerary – Things To Do In Osaka, Tokyo & Lesser-Known Places Such As Tottori & Tateyama

5-day Japan itinerary When clueless about upcoming travel destinations, the usual go-to for myself and many others is Japan. After all, it has all 4 seasons, is easily accessible, and …
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