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Standing in front of the Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street, I am going to find the beautiful Japanese tableware that I have been wanting.…
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Omiyage is a souvenir to bring back from a trip for family and friends. Simply put, it's a souvenir but intrinsic to Japanese culture…
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Ekiben will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. From the school lunch box (my mom prepared with lots of love) to eating quietly while contemplating about life or sharing train rides memories in Japan while enjoying the ever-changing beautiful scenery.…
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I wondered how someone Japanese would perceive the Torii Gate tattoo. I will explain that it's my appreciation of Japanese culture.…
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I guess this would be when I let you in on a little secret; for someone who claims to be an adventurous foodie, I never had Ramen before.…
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Ever since we stumbled into the holy grail of Tebasaki chicken wings in Nagoya, I couldn't stop raving about it whenever I talk about Japan.…
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The delicacy of Nagoya, Ogura Toast is thick slabs of toasted bread with buttery red bean spread, served as a breakfast in Japanese cafes.…
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People are calmer and friendlier in Nagano city; even the snow monkeys were super chill here which contribute to their high life expectancy.…
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I want to rant about the bad and the ugly side of my Japan trip that I wasn't a fan of. Let's call it a digital-spiritual cleansing.…
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