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Author: Xiu Ting Wong
09
Apr
2021
  • Food Guides

8 Kissaten In Tokyo Coffeeholics Must Visit For A Deep Dive Into Japan’s Old-School Coffee Culture

Wafting coffee aroma and authentic retro vibes - these kissaten in Tokyo are your gateways to experiencing Japan's traditional coffee culture.
06
Apr
2021
  • Culture

10 Japanese Documentaries That Shed Light On The Hidden Sides Of Japan

Check out these Japanese documentaries to understand the struggles of being an idol in Japan, or learn how a Studio Ghibli film is made.
01
Apr
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

8 Traditional Japanese Towns That Will Transport You Back In Time, Besides Kyoto’s Gion District 

From well-preserved merchant districts to quaint fishing villages, take a trip back in time with these charming traditional Japanese towns.
01
Apr
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

10 Unusual Shrines In Japan That Aren’t Too Tourist-y, Unlike Meiji-jingu & Fushimi Inari Taisha

If you've ticked the famed Fushimi Inari Shrine off your bucket list, check out these unusual shrines in Japan that are off the beaten path.
31
Mar
2021
  • Food Guides

Sacchan Yatai: 1 Of The Last Old-School Mobile Ramen Carts In Tokyo To Get Your Late-Night Craving Fix

Get your ramen fix at Sacchan Yatai, a long-standing mobile cart helmed by a 78-year-old, after a night of drinking in Tokyo.
31
Mar
2021
  • Photo Spots

10 Japanese Woodblock Prints & What The Depicted Places Look Like IRL Today

Take a virtual tour around Japan and visit some of the country's most beautiful spots shown in iconic Japanese woodblock prints.
31
Mar
2021
  • Culture

9 Japan Travel Tips For First Time Visitors To The Land Of The Rising Sun

A breakdown of essential Japan travel tips you need to know before making your first trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.
30
Mar
2021
  • Culture

8 Common Anime Speech Habits That Native Speakers Rarely Use IRL

If you're learning Japanese through anime, avoid common language pitfalls by looking out for these anime speech habits that are used only in fiction.
27
Mar
2021
  • Culture

Naki Sumo Baby Crying Contest: Giant Sumo Wrestlers Compete To Make Tiny Babies Wail

You've seen sumo wrestlers push with sheer might to clock up a win, now watch them get babies to cry in the Naki Sumo Baby Crying Contest.
26
Mar
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Taihoan Tea House: Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony With Uji Tea & Wagashi For Only ¥1000

Escape from the hustle and bustle of central Kyoto and retreat to Taihoan, a serene tea house located in the quaint city of Uji.
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