So you want to see the cherry blossoms in Japan. Seeing sakura bloom in Japan is a pretty common bucket list item—but how to time it? What to bring? Where best to view the flowers that only bloom …
Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji Temple: One of Japan’s Most Significant Sites
Kyoto History and Engineering Blend Seamlessly In a Surprising Marriage of Eastern and Western Architecture. In Northern Higashiyama, the historical district of Kyoto, stands Nanzen-ji Temple, a …
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8 Japanese Makeup Items You NEED in 2025
Tired of Innisfree and Missha? Dive into the new age of J-beauty with the best Japanese makeup products of today! Whether you're looking for long-lasting wear, natural-looking results, or a bold …
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Shrines & Temples: Etiquette and How to Pray in Japan
In Japan, visiting Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines is one of the most interesting and culturally rich activities you can do. Because of this, these places of worship are extremely popular with …
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7 Must-See Shrines and Temples in Kyoto
If you only have 2 days in Kyoto, Japan, go see these 7 temples and shrines. Read on for their history, meaning, access, and temple and shrine etiquette. Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is …
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6 Local Kyoto Foods You Must Try
While Kyoto is known for its world-heritage sites, thousands of Shinto shrines and Buddhist Temples, geisha, and traditional Japanese architecture...there's much less talk about the local cuisine and …