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Five things to buy at the Nishiki Market in Kyoto

S and I are foodies. We cook a lot at home and are always relishing the opportunity to make an authentic Japanese …

Tendon is a quintessential part of Japanese food. If you’re wondering what it consists of, it’s a mix of tempura (battered fried …

During my early twenties, I used to stay in hostels while travelling in South East Asia. I used shared bathrooms and was …

We arrived at Mishima Station after a bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station. The plan was to take the Shinkansen to our next destination, …

If you’re thinking of how to get from Tokyo Station to Kawaguchiko by bus, hopefully this post will come in useful. A booking …

In an earlier post, we talked about exploring Lake Kawaguchiko on foot. This post is a continuation of the walk we had …

The total shoreline of Lake Kawaguchiko is about 19km, hence it would take you some time to get around the lake on …

If you love coffee and are planning on staying in Kawaguchiko for a couple of days, I’d encourage you to visit Lake Side …

In earlier posts, we talked about our experience staying in a traditional Japanese room (a ryokan) for the first time and about …

I have not been to that many hot spring baths to give a robust review. That said, I thought the onsen at …