by Tappei | Apr 21, 2025 | Food and Drink, Restaurants/Cafes
A Sweet Journey into Kyoto’s Best Matcha Desserts If you love matcha—or even just have a soft spot for green tea desserts—Kyoto is where your sweet dreams come true. In this guide, we’ll take you through Kyoto’s best matcha treats, from modern must-tries to...
by Tappei | Apr 20, 2025 | Travel Tips
Your Second Trip to Japan: How to Travel Deeper, Smarter, and Better Visiting Japan for the second time is a completely different experience. You’ve already seen the bright lights of Shibuya, walked through thousands of torii gates at Fushimi Inari, maybe even slurped...
by Tappei | Apr 20, 2025 | Culture and Activities
What temples, shrines, and everyday encounters quietly reveal about Japan’s deeper spirit.Japan’s temples, teahouses, and even train stations offer more than just sights—they whisper age-old lessons. While many travelers come for sushi, shrines, and the...
by Tappei | Apr 19, 2025 | Travel Tips
Japan is an incredible destination, but it’s also a country where English isn’t widely spoken—especially in daily life situations like riding trains, ordering food, or checking into a hotel. While younger generations are learning more English, most service workers,...
by Tappei | Apr 19, 2025 | Travel Tips
You just got back from Japan—with photos, memories, and maybe a suitcase full of snacks. But when someone asks, “How was your trip?”… you freeze. How do you share such an incredible experience without sounding like a travel brochure—or worse, like you’re bragging? In...
