What To Do in Uji – Kyoto
About Uji Uji is a small tranquil town located on the south of Kyoto. It is best known for its…
Best Places to Visit in Arashiyama – Kyoto
About Arashiyama Arashiyama is one of Kyoto’s popular districts, located on the west from the city. If you’ve ever considered…
The Most Instagrammable Spots in Osaka
Pictures from Japan may often seem like a fairy tale – monkeys bathing in hot springs surrounded by clouds of…
Travel Guide to North Shikoku
Introduction to Shikoku Shikoku is one of the four main islands of Japan – Honsu, Kyushu, Hokkaido and Shikoku. It…
Top Things to do in Kyoto on a First Time Visit
Kyoto is an ultimate bucket list destination and an undeniable must-visit place in Japan. With its quiet mysterious temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines and narrow yokocho (back alleys) full of traditional Japanese houses and Zen gardens, it is one of the most culturally rich cities in the world. There are so many sites to visit in Kyoto that you could spend months, if not years, exploring every single temple, trying the variety of Japanese cuisine and learning about the history of this city that used to be Japan’s capital for almost 1000 years. Top things to do in Kyoto
Best Things to do in Shinsekai
Shinsekai is a popular district in Osaka with undeniable retro vibe. Inspired by Western culture, architecture and fashion, Shinsekai is not your typical Japanese neighborhood. The word Shinsekai itself means the New World (shin = new; sekai = world) and that was exactly what it was supposed to be when it was built during pre-war era in 1912. Paris and Coney Island in New York were the models when building this area – the main feature of Shinsekai was the Tsutenkaku Tower, that in 1912 looked like the Eiffel Tower sitting on top of the Arc d’Triomphe. This was the main entrance to the Luna Park, which was inspired by popular amusement park in Coney Island. what to do in shinsekai