The Art of Kimono

The Art of Kimono

Kyoto is said to be the center of the geisha and with there comes the need to perfect the art of Kimono making. There are of course cheap fabric kimono that you can find in any of…

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Kyoto Heian Shrine

Kyoto Heian Shrine

Visited the Heian Shrine in Kyoto. Home to the largest torii gate in Japan! The main building of the shrine was actually built in the likeness of the Kyoto imperial palace in 1895. Heian stands…

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Bullet Train to Kyoto

Bullet Train to Kyoto

It was time to leave Osaka and explore a new region so off to the bullet train or Shinkansen Station I go! My next destination – Kyoto, Japan’s old capital. The ease and speed of…

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Breakfast at the Sheraton Miyako

Breakfast at the Sheraton Miyako

An early start with good English breakfast at the Sheraton Miyako in Osaka before I continue my day!

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Shinsaibashi

Shinsaibashi

Late night shopping and eating in Osaka! There is this noodle store called yi lan that can found near the Nagahori-gawa canal in the Osaka Shinsaibashi area that serves the most yummy pork soup based noodles.…

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Sakura Masamune

Sakura Masamune

There are countless of Sake brewery factories and museums in Kobe in the district of Nada because the spring water in this area is officially one of the 100 spring waters approved by the Japanese government for sake brewing. The…

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Kobe Harbourland

Kobe Harbourland

A day of shopping and sightseeing at Kobe’s Habourland. There were so many tiny shops and cafes at the Mosaic area facing gorgeous seaside vista. And not too far off there were departmental stores and quaint restaurants.…

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Nankinmachi

Nankinmachi

Nankinmachi is also known as Kobe’s Chinatown. It’s amazing how there’s a little Chinatown in almost every country! The Chinatown here is bustling with excitement and you can find all sorts of Chinese food stuff here! I…

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Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle

One of the main interest point in Osaka is the Osaka Castle. Entry into the castle is ¥600 and the closest train is Osaka-jō Koen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. It is undisputedly one…

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Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan

This reminds me that I’ve yet to post up my universal experience in Singapore!

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