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Flowers Have Their Season: See You in Japan Next Year
Flowers Have Their Season: See You in Japan Next Year
By Mr. Guo, MBA from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, a veteran HR executive and trainer. An unprecedented pandemic
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Summer 2015: A Romantic Journey through Hokkaido (Sapporo, Furano, Biei, Lake Akan, Shiretoko, Kyoto, Osaka – 11-Day Tour)
Summer 2015: A Romantic Journey through Hokkaido (Sapporo, Furano, Biei, Lake Akan, Shiretoko, Kyoto, Osaka – 11-Day Tour)
Due to time constraints, the earlier travelogue is no longer viewable. Re-edited and re-uploaded -- 2024-8-20 Introduction: This Japan Hokkaido
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Kyoto Hidden Gem: Nishijin Living Museum – Tondaya
Kyoto cultural experience journey at 'Tondaya' — it seems many people in China haven't discovered this hidden gem yet! A reservation-only museum that combines guided tours, tea ceremony?
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Watch One of Japan's Three Great Festivals, the Gion Matsuri, from Your Hotel Room!
Watch One of Japan's Three Great Festivals, the Gion Matsuri, from Your Hotel Room!
Kyoto Gran M’s Hotel, a centrally located hotel in Kyoto. Very convenient transportation. Close to sightseeing spots, this...
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Transport Vouchers in Japan
Japan has an extensive overland transport network—Shinkansen, JR lines, Hello Kitty trains, Keihan, Hankyu, subways, Kintetsu, and private electric railways.
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Fauchon Hotel Kyoto, as featured on Nippon TV's 'King's Brunch'
Fauchon Hotel Kyoto, as featured on Nippon TV's 'King's Brunch'
A high-end hotel in Kyoto, ideally situated in the city center close to many popular tourist attractions and shopping areas.
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Exploring Kyoto: Shokoku-ji Temple – Kamigoryo Shrine – Shimogamo Shrine – Kawai Shrine & Kamogawa Park
Exploring Kyoto: Shokoku-ji Temple – Kamigoryo Shrine – Shimogamo Shrine – Kawai Shrine & Kamogawa Park
After class that day, I had a slight headache and was planning to go home. But stepping out of the school gate, I saw blue sky peeping through white clouds, and the air was refreshingly cool and…
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Late Autumn in Kansai: A Rendezvous with the Crimson Leaves – Kyoto, Himeji, Uji, Nara, Drunk on the Splendor of Fall Colors
Late Autumn in Kansai: A Rendezvous with the Crimson Leaves – Kyoto, Himeji, Uji, Nara, Drunk on the Splendor of Fall Colors
This was a long-anticipated yet completely spontaneous trip to Kansai...
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Fufu Kyoto: The Most Romantic Encounter of Kyoto’s 2022 Autumn Foliage Season
Fufu Kyoto: The Most Romantic Encounter of Kyoto’s 2022 Autumn Foliage Season
Nanzen-ji is one of Kyoto’s most celebrated temples. During the autumn foliage season, Nanzen-ji, the adjacent Eikan-dō, and Tenju-an within its grounds are undoubtedly
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Explore Japan! 13 Days Through Its Streets and Alleys: A Classic Itinerary with Fantastic Planning!
Explore Japan! 13 Days Through Its Streets and Alleys: A Classic Itinerary with Fantastic Planning!
Japan, a neighboring country, is now a top travel destination. Direct flights from major cities take just a few hours—convenient and quick.
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An Eight-Day Leisurely Tour of Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Uji, and Western Kyoto
An Eight-Day Leisurely Tour of Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Uji, and Western Kyoto
Getting a Japanese visa is quite straightforward. I got a three-year multiple-entry one. Before, there used to be restrictions: first entry within three months of issuance and at designated entry points.
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What to Buy in Japan with a Weak Yen? 5 Shopping Recommendations
What to Buy in Japan with a Weak Yen? 5 Shopping Recommendations
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A 2-Day Highlight Trip to Kyoto and Minoh from Osaka (Latest Shopping & Transport Guide)
A 2-Day Highlight Trip to Kyoto and Minoh from Osaka (Latest Shopping & Transport Guide)
I’m back in Osaka for the nth time, and here I go again~
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8-Day Japan Tour
8-Day Japan Tour
Finally, after a complicated approval process, we’re off to Japan! On an all-inclusive 8-day tour with Tōei Holidays, yes, here we go! Our flight was at 8:00 a.m. on May 13.
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