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In Japan, people have congregated at onsens (geothermal hot springs) for centuries. And when I say centuries, the first onsen was recorded in the 1st century! These small pools of geothermal water were believed to have mystical and holy properties…
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I have been burned many times by following blogs who give you the “top things to do in [place]” and ending up at the most touristy or inauthentic spots. This series of blogs works to give you alternatives to the…
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Japan is weird and wonderful. Among an obsession with efficiency, cleanliness, and order, an adoration of cats and cute cartoon characters, and bizarre fashion and food trends exists this realm…
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Tokyo is renowned for its strange themed cafes. From a ninja cafe where you have to discreetly solve clues to even reach your table to the morbid flair and blood-colored drinks of Ginza’s vampire cafe, the Japanese love to go…
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Tokyo Skytree is the third tallest structure in the world at 634 meters, and Tokyo’s tallest building. Rogue fact: The height was chosen to be easily remembered. 6 (mu), 3 (sa), and 4 (shi) stand for Mushashi, the old name…
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Before you jetset off to a beach somewhere to escape the cold, hear me out: Japan is a great winter destination. And not just because you can ski (although you could combine sightseeing with what people claim is the “best…
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I love sushi. Along with Thai curries, my mom’s special Christmas Chicken, and French croissants, it’s up there on my list of favorite foods. So naturally I was pumped to go to Japan and have the good stuff right at…
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When I initially planned our round-the-world trip on a budget of $50 per day, it seemed crazy to add Japan to the itinerary. But we were so keen to see it that we decided to take the hit to our…
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Japan is a weird, cool place. The country is also absolutely overflowing with history and completely original traditions. They love the idea of efficiency, but also of anything kawaii (which means “cute”… seriously, Japan is a cute overload). I’m big on…
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