Japan

DMM.Planets Art: Tokyo’s “Crystal Universe”
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DMM.Planets Art: Tokyo’s “Crystal Universe”

Whether you fancy a stroll through a “Crystal Universe” made up of millions of LED lights or frolicking through a cushy “Black Hole”…or maybe swimming with some Koi? DMM.Planets Art has a little something for everyone…and it’s all amazing! It’s also user interactive. So, even if you don’t think you enjoy viewing art, I do…

Nijo Castle + The Gold Pavilion – Cool Places to Visit in Kyoto, Japan
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Nijo Castle + The Gold Pavilion – Cool Places to Visit in Kyoto, Japan

Looking for some cool places to visit in Kyoto, Japan? This post explains! Did you know there is a temple in Kyoto covered in pure, gold leaf? (Well, the first two floors of the temple, that is.) Or that there’s a castle with floors that squeak and creak every time someone walks on them…so, no…

Wearing a Kimono in Japan for a Traditional Tea Ceremony
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Wearing a Kimono in Japan for a Traditional Tea Ceremony

I’ve always wanted to try wearing a kimono and was very excited to have the opportunity to wear one in Kyoto. I felt like a real-life princess wearing it! I’m not going to lie, though, I don’t think wearing a kimono on a regular basis is something I would want to do. It wasn’t the…

Going to a Japanese Baseball Game (as a Tourist)
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Going to a Japanese Baseball Game (as a Tourist)

Baseball is America’s favorite pastime…but I think it just might be Japan’s favorite pastime too! I went to my first Japanese baseball game yesterday, and it was unlike anything I had experienced at home. The level of excitement and fan participation was incredible! The only sporting event I’ve experienced that has even come close to…

Visiting Iwatayama Monkey Park & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
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Visiting Iwatayama Monkey Park & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto

Iwatayama Monkey Park If you’re not a fan of monkeys, this is not the post for you! And just a warning: this post isn’t going to have many words, but there are certainly a lot of funny monkey photos! (I also have a few photos from the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove if you get tired of…