Kyoto, best known for being the former capital of Japan for over a millennia, is located in the Kansai region of Japan. Previously called Kyo, Miyako, or Kyo no Miyako, which then was renamed Kyoto which means capital city during the 11th century. Kyoto is also called the thousand-year capital. Being the former capital city […]
Leaves and Trees All in Great Autumn Foliage Winter, spring, summer or fall… Choose any season and Japan will never cease to stun you with marvelous wonders and beauty. Amongst the places most visited in Japan is Kyoto. True to locals and foreign tourists alike, fall/autumn is the best season to pick when visiting this […]
Hoping to get some time under the sun? If you’re in Asia and you’re thinking that Hawaii is too far and expensive? Worry not since we will be bringing Hawaii to Asia. Okinawa, famously dubbed as the Japanese Hawaii boasts its brilliant blue beaches and sandy white sands. Okinawa lies at the southernmost prefecture of […]
Be drown in food and entertainment! Kani Doraku crab, the Glico man, Kuidaore-Taro, Asahi beer, Daruma and Kukuru. You might be wondering what I am talking about. I am referring to Dotonbori – the food bowl of Osaka. If it wasn’t for one single merchant’s dream, Yasui Doton, who invested all his life savings in […]
Okinawa prefecture is the southernmost prefecture of Japan which consists of some 160 islands, some inhabited but most are not. Okinawa enjoys a subtropical climate since it lies off the coast of Kyushu. If you are looking for some fun under the sun, Okinawa is definitely for you as the district is best known for […]
As we all know, Meguro district is a place rich of Japanese history and culture. This is made evident by a famous painting called “36 Views of Mount Fuji” by Hokusai dating back to the Edo-era. This suggests that people have been living in Meguro since ancient times. But there are a lot of things […]
Rent Tokyo Furnished Apartments: KaguAruoo Armed with a handful of articles about renting furnished apartments in Japan, are you really ready to take on the challenge? The battlefield between landing your dream apartment from landing to a least expected abode is steaming in action. How does a foreigner gear up in the search for the […]
Making Legendary Memories in Kyoto Considered to be one of Japan’s popular cities, Kyoto has indeed upheld the title for a very long time. Foreigners who have lived here for years have found their sense of belonging and attachment to the place. Who wouldn’t be? Its awe-inspiring historical sites, splendid temples, alleyways and streets filled […]
A Tasty Journey Food! There’s no other way to liven up your trip than to taste all the local cuisines, dishes and delicacies that you can find in the place. Be bold in trying out exquisite, exotic and amazing eats. For all foodies out there, nothing compares to the ultimate food destination in Japan – […]
Sakura, the symbolic flower of Japan Meguro, is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan that was founded back in March 1947. The name “Meguro” means “black eyes” that was derived from the statue Meguro Fudo. There were five statues strategically placed on the outskirts of Edo in the early seventeenth century to provide welfare and […]