Japan, especially Tokyo, has started to lose its' charm. These cities had the same vibes I got whenever I visited Singapore - familiarity.…
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Keep ReadingIn front of us, deep inside a valley, Chikatsuyu, a picturesque village, like nothing I had seen before, except maybe in Ghibli movies.…
Keep ReadingCabe, Indonesian restaurant in Tokyo, was good, but I was hoping for better. Good, but not comparable to other food I have eaten in Japan.…
Keep Reading3 years, 276 runs, 8124km later, I am now starting at the Kumano Kodo sign while carrying an overweight backpack and wearing discounted hiking shoes. Let the journey begin! Follow me on Instagram @KultureKween for more recent updates.…
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