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Sakura Season in Japan
Sakura season 🌸 in Japan is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit, but it is also one of the most touristy times as well. Sakura season or cherry blossom season begins in the southern Ryukyu island of Okinawa around mid January to early February. The season begins to unfold on mainland Japan around the end of…
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Kobe, Japan – More than Just Kobe Beef
Kobe, Japan pronounced Ko-Beh and not Ko-Bee, is a city in Japan on the outskirts of Osaka. When you think of Kobe, most people will think of the beautifully marbled Wagyu beef that comes from this region of Japan. Trust me, the Kobe beef was absolutely delicious but there are so many other things to do in Kobe that will…
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Visiting Himeji – Japan’s Grandest Castle and Ancient Temples
Located between the Japanese cities of Okayama and Kobe lies the city of Himeji. Not known to many foreigners, Himeji is one of Japan’s best kept secrets. Himeji is home to Japan’s most beautiful and grandest castle, Himeji Castle. Himeji Castle dates back to 1609 and is still intact. Himeji Castle has escaped being damaged by civil wars, WWII, and…
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Day Trip to Jiufen, Taiwan
This is post 5 of 9 in the series “Traveling Taiwan” Traveling Taiwan is a series post on my adventures around Taiwan. As of now it consists of travel in and around Taipei to include day trips from Taipei. 3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from…
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Our Guide to Night Markets in Taipei
This is post 4 of 9 in the series “Traveling Taiwan” Traveling Taiwan is a series post on my adventures around Taiwan. As of now it consists of travel in and around Taipei to include day trips from Taipei. 3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from…
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Visiting Yehliu Geopark from Taipei by Bus
This is post 3 of 9 in the series “Traveling Taiwan” Traveling Taiwan is a series post on my adventures around Taiwan. As of now it consists of travel in and around Taipei to include day trips from Taipei. 3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from…
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The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from Taipei
This is post 2 of 9 in the series “Traveling Taiwan” Traveling Taiwan is a series post on my adventures around Taiwan. As of now it consists of travel in and around Taipei to include day trips from Taipei. 3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from…
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Nikon COOLPIX W300 Review
The Nikon COOLPIX W300 is a rugged outdoor camera that is built for the outdoors, sports, and recreation. This point and shoot camera is ideal for any outdoor and sports enthusiast. Nikon’s COOLPIX W300 has video capability and shoots in 4K UHD. One of the main draws for this camera is that it is completely waterproof and is safe without…
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Fun Things to do in Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan right after Tokyo. Yokohama is very accessible from Tokyo and a quick 30-minute train ride from Haneda Airport. For such a large city, Yokohama is very walkable and easy to navigate. Chinatown is a must when visiting Yokohama, there are also many museums that are worthwhile to include the Cup Noodle, Ramen,…
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Temples, a Pagoda, and Japan’s Tallest Waterfall at Nachisan Seiganto-ji
One of Japan’s most picturesque temples, Nachisan Seiganto-ji is a temple complex with a gorgeous 3-storied Pagoda in the foreground of Nachi Falls. Nachi Falls is considered to be Japan’s tallest waterfall at 133 meters. Seiganto-ji is one out of 33 temples and places that make up the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range UNESCO World…
