Japan
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Riding the Hello Kitty Shinkansen Train in Japan!
The cutest way to travel around western Japan is with Hello Kitty as your train’s conductor. Take advantage of the JR Pass and ride this Hello Kitty-themed train to western destinations such as Osaka, Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi. While staying in Osaka I was able to ride the Hello Kitty train to Kobe. Even though it was a short ride, I still got to experience all this super cute train had to offer. The Hello Kitty train is a white, gold, and pink bullet train decorated with Hello Kitty and her signature bow. It has both passenger and non-passenger cars as well as reserved and non-reserved seating. It is…
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A Magical Time at the Studio Ghibli Theme Park (& How You Can Visit It Too!)
Ghibli Theme Park The Ghibli Theme Park is an interactive park dedicated to the world of Studio Ghibli. You will find yourself immersed in scenes from our beloved Ghibli classics as you explore all this park has to offer. It is located in Aichi, Japan, and is not to be confused with the Ghibli Museum which is located in Tokyo, Japan. The Ghibli Theme Park is still fairly new and undergoing expansion, so this post will only cover information on the parts of the park we visited- Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse. However other areas of the park include the newly opened Mononoke Village, Dondoko Forest, and the Hill of Youth. To…
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Eating Bear-Shaped Food at Rilakkuma’s Tea House in Kyoto, Japan!
Did you know there’s a renowned Rilakumma-themed cafe in Kyoto, Japan? I didn’t until I started doing research on themed cafes for my most recent visit. Nestled close to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is Rilakkuma’s Teahouse, a store and cafe dedicated to the popular San-X bear, Rilakkuma, and friends. Themed cafes, especially in popular areas, tend to get busy quickly and it may prove troublesome to try and get a table. My original gameplan was to head straight for Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and then find our way to Rilakkuma’s Teahouse, but I was surprised to see a giant Rilakkuma statue directly across the street as we headed to the bamboo…
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How to Book Activities for Your Next Japan Trip
Planning a trip to Japan can be daunting, from deciding when to visit, how much to budget, and where in Japan you want to explore. However, when it comes to planning and booking activities, there’s an easy way to fill up your itinerary from the comfort of your home. One of my favorite tried and true activity booking websites, Klook.
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How to Plan a Trip to Japan: What You Need to Know
Planning a trip to Japan can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! I’ve planned 2 trips to Japan and with my 3rd visit coming up this October, I’ve got all the tips you need to make your future trip to Japan a breeze. In this post I will cover all the main things you need to know: when & where to travel, how long to stay, getting your flight, budgeting, activities you can do when you arrive, and things to know.
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Must Do Things in Tokyo
Believe me when I say there’s sooooo much to do in Tokyo. Seriously, like an unreal amount of stuff. No matter what your hobbies are, I promise they have something catered to your interests. That being said, it’s easy to fill up your days when putting together an itinerary but here is a list of things I recommend you prioritize because they’re simply the best!
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5 Days in Tokyo, Japan: Everything I Did
I returned to Japan for my second visit this past December and even though I only stared for what felt like 5 incredibly short days, I had a blast! Here's how I spent my time in Japan on my most recent visit.
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My Experiences Traveling to Japan Solo and as a Black Woman
I've been to Japan twice now and the questions I get asked the most outside of the cost are always my experiences traveling solo and traveling while Black. Here are my honest thoughts and opinions on what I experienced being a Black solo traveler in Japan!
