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6-Day 5-Night Japan Honshu Group Tour
6-Day 5-Night Japan Honshu Group Tour
In March 2024, my first overseas trip of the year. Mr. Zhao (my husband) didn’t want to be my guide, he wanted a worry-free experience, so he insisted we not do independent travel. As someone with no sense of direction, I had no choice—so we joined a group tour.
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Autumn, Let's Embark on a Warm and Romantic Journey (Osaka-Kyoto 7-Day Independent Travel)
Autumn, Let's Embark on a Warm and Romantic Journey (Osaka-Kyoto 7-Day Independent Travel)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Japan Summer Guide (Part 1)
Japan Summer Guide (Part 1)
Summer is an exciting and colorful travel season, not only with ample holidays to savor trips with family, but also more time to explore abroad. Ja
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Cherry Blossom Season: 8-Day Tour of Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara
Cherry Blossom Season: 8-Day Tour of Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara
Itinerary: 2024.03.29-04.05, eight days,
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The Westin Miyako Kyoto Annex 'Kasui-en'
The Westin Miyako Kyoto Annex 'Kasui-en'
The Westin Miyako Kyoto is nestled against Mount Kachō, one of the thirty-six peaks of Higashiyama, and covers an area of 55,000 square meters. In addition to its exquisitely decorated restaurants and guest rooms,
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Kansai: A Spontaneous Trip After Snagging an All Nippon Airways Discount Ticket
Kansai: A Spontaneous Trip After Snagging an All Nippon Airways Discount Ticket
This is my first attempt at writing a travel journal, so let's start with Japan.
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#Sky Over Lake West#: A 14-Day Free Travel in Kansai — D6: Chartered Tour in Tottori, Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori Castle Ruins
#Sky Over Lake West#: A 14-Day Free Travel in Kansai — D6: Chartered Tour in Tottori, Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori Castle Ruins
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2024 Summer 8-Day Parent-Child Trip to Kansai, Japan - Mario, Wagyu, Capybara, Deer, Ranch, Hot Spring, Arashiyama
2024 Summer 8-Day Parent-Child Trip to Kansai, Japan - Mario, Wagyu, Capybara, Deer, Ranch, Hot Spring, Arashiyama
On the morning of July 26, 2024, we departed from Beijing Daxing International Airport
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The Reason to Fall in Love with Japan: Romance and Affection in Every Scene
The Reason to Fall in Love with Japan: Romance and Affection in Every Scene
Sniper of Girlish Heart—Yokohama Ferris Wheel Begins a Fairy Tale Journey. Near Tokyo, there is a dreamy amusement park; the girlish heart-filled Yokohama Ferris Wheel is a must-see.
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Kyoto, Stunning Time
Kyoto, Stunning Time
As a first trip to Japan, most people first think of bustling Tokyo, international Osaka or
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Travel Notes Completed After Three Years of Delay: Revisiting Tokyo and Kyoto in the 2019 Cherry Blossom Season
Travel Notes Completed After Three Years of Delay: Revisiting Tokyo and Kyoto in the 2019 Cherry Blossom Season
Lilian, a post-00s student, finished her language school term in March and was moving from Tokyo to a university in Kyoto, which coincided with the cherry blossom season.
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Kansai Adventure! A Panoramic Photography, Eating, Shopping, and Fun Tour of Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe
Kansai Adventure! A Panoramic Photography, Eating, Shopping, and Fun Tour of Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe
All images/videos above are copyrighted. For reprint, please contact the author for authorization. As of 2020, it has been the consecutive
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Discovering Other Charms of Nara
Discovering Other Charms of Nara
In fact, Nara is Japan's oldest ancient capital, historically known as #Yamato#. It was only in 1887 that the current Nara Prefecture was established.
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#Sky over Kosei#: 14-Day Kansai Free Travel – D4: One-Day Trip to Shirahama, Sandanbeki, Senjojiki, Engetsuto, etc.
#Sky over Kosei#: 14-Day Kansai Free Travel – D4: One-Day Trip to Shirahama, Sandanbeki, Senjojiki, Engetsuto, etc.
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Japan Trip – Kyoto, Nara, and on the Way to Kanazawa
Japan Trip – Kyoto, Nara, and on the Way to Kanazawa
Another batch of photos from the Japan trip – sharing only, not a guide. Since we encountered heavy snow on the way to Kanazawa, the scenery along the road was beautiful. I'll share more about Kanazawa and Gifu in the snow later.
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【Black-Forged】Kitchen Knives Made by Japanese Forging Craftsmen
【Black-Forged】Kitchen Knives Made by Japanese Forging Craftsmen
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#The Sky over Lake West#: A 14-Day Independent Trip to Kansai — D9: One Day in Kobe
#The Sky over Lake West#: A 14-Day Independent Trip to Kansai — D9: One Day in Kobe
May 31, 2025, sunny day. Today I’m going to Kobe for a day trip.
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Travelogue of a Mother with Two Kids on a Summer Trip to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara (Part 2) - Kyoto Chapter
Travelogue of a Mother with Two Kids on a Summer Trip to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara (Part 2) - Kyoto Chapter
Just finished writing the Osaka travelogue on the 24th, and then I saw the news about 'Japan's discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea' - I was really shocked...
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#Sky over Lake West#: 14-Day Kansai Free Travel Diary – D11: Nara Day Trip -- Nara Park, Tōdai-ji
#Sky over Lake West#: 14-Day Kansai Free Travel Diary – D11: Nara Day Trip -- Nara Park, Tōdai-ji
June 2, 2025, sunny. Today I’m spending a day in Nara.
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#湖西的天空#: A 14-Day Free Travel in Kansai – D5: Kumano Kodo, Nachi Taisha, Hayatama Taisha, etc.
#湖西的天空#: A 14-Day Free Travel in Kansai – D5: Kumano Kodo, Nachi Taisha, Hayatama Taisha, etc.
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