Kiwamiya: Best Hamburg Steak In Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan, September 14, 2019 We visited Fukuoka with my mother-in-law, and she recommended this wagyu steak house, called Kiwamiya, where you can grill your own meat on a hot stone plate. She mentioned she had it before and it was so good that she’s been craving it ever […]
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Wandering Through Kyoto’s Historic Higashiyama Ward Kyoto, Japan, September 7, 2019 We spent the entire day exploring Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama Ward to visit some of Kyoto’s famous temple and shrines. The name “Higashiyama” means “Eastern Moutain”, referring to it’s position along the lower slopes of Kyoto’s eastern mountains. It’s one of the eleven wards that make up
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Experience A Unique Starbucks Cafe Preserved In Taisho-era Higashiyama, Kyoto, September 7, 2019 On our way to Yasaka Shrine, among the hundred-years-old houses sukiya-zukuri style residence, we came across an amazing Starbucks store preserved in a Taisho-era building. The exterior of this Starbucks store blends seamlessly with the surroundings historical buildings. It’s located in Ninenzaka,
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Why Kiyomizu-dera Temple Should Be On Your Kyoto Itinerary Higashiyama, Kyoto, September 7, 2019 Halfway up Mount Otowa, one of the peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range, stands the majestic Kiyomizu-dera temple. Founded in 778 CE, this sacred site, known as “Kannon Reijo“, attracts numerous visitors who come to pay their respect to Kannon, the
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Flying Business Class On China Airlines Taipei – Kyoto Taoyuan Internation Airport, Taiwan, September 6, 2019 I just want to start by saying that we don’t normally fly in business class. This is our second time flying in business class – the first was from Taipei to Bali on Lion Air, and it was magical.
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Discover Churaumi Aquarium Motobu, Okinawa, October 24, 2023 Churaumi Aquarium, located in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan, is one of the largest and most famous aquariums in the world. Part of the Ocean Expo Park, it offers visitors an in-depth look into the diverse marine life found in the waters surrounding Okinawa and beyond. In Okinawan language, chura means “beautiful”,
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What’s It Like To Drive In Okinawa As Foreigners Okinawa, Japan, October 28, 2024 Okinawa is a large island with mostly rural areas. Public transportation options is much more limited compared to major cities in the mainland. There are taxis and buses that service the main cities like Naha, but in more rural areas, can
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3 (Unofficial) Most Beautiful Beaches In Okinawa Okinawa, Japan, October 18th, 2023 Okinawa, a beautiful archipelago at the southern tip of Japan, is famous for its stunning beaches. With crystal-clear turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs, each island is packed with picture-perfect beaches waiting to be explored. We visited Okinawa in October 2023 and stayed
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