Takahashi (高梁市) City in Okayama Prefecture is a great place for anyone after some stunning sea of cloud pictures. Within the city, it has not one, but two spots where you have a high chance of capturing the stunning weather phenomenon. You might even have a sunrise over the sea of clouds on one side of the […]
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Another great place to admire the view of the sea of clouds is Mt.Yataka (弥高山). Even taller than Mt. Komatsu, at 654 meters above sea level, the sea of clouds continues further across the horizon to the distant mountains of the Shikoku region. As with Bitchū Matsuyama Castle, your best chance to see the sea
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From Takahashi‘s city center, if you continue traveling in a northwest direction deep into the mountain up to the plateau, which is 500 meters above sea level, the Fukiya Furusato Village (吹屋ふるさと村) will suddenly appear in front of you. The village looks so out of place because it doesn’t quite blend in with the natural
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You might already know that being a vegetarian or vegan in Japan isn’t easy. Especially in Japan’s rural areas, veganism isn’t common, and the locals might not even have heard of the idea. But the good news is, we have MOS Burger as our lifesaver. The popular Japanese burger chain has a plant-based burger!
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If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of Osaka City and get back to nature, consider coming to Minō / Minoo / Minoh city (箕面市). It is in Osaka prefecture, less than 30 minutes by the Hankyū Train from Umeda Station (梅田駅)! Right next door to Minō is Ikeda city (池田市) which
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Whether you are a regular visitor or are discovering Minoh Park (箕面公園) in Minō City in Osaka for the first time, the Takimichi Hiking Course (滝道ハイキングコース) should be on your itinerary. Completed in 1886, this well-maintained 2.7 km course (which takes around 40 – 50 minutes) starts at Hankyū Minoh Station (阪急箕面駅) and ends at
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Whether it is a competition, a match, a game, or just a bet, if you want to win, come to Katsuo-ji Temple (勝尾寺) in Osaka‘s Minoh City! There is a simple ritual you can do to pray for your success. Moreover, the temple’s scenic precinct complement its cultural property nicely making it one of the
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Coming to Kurobe Gorge does take a bit of time from Tokyo or Osaka. Walking between platforms with bulky luggage is also a hassle to get to the next connecting train. But soon after you get off the train, you will realize all the hustle you have just been through is worth it because the
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We know this is a blog about Japan, but since we made a detour to Taiwan after we finished our November trip to Japan, we thought we would share with you our experience of using the Airalo eSIM in Taiwan. Overall, the experience was great. The internet connection was stable, and the customer team was there to
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Sumo wrestling is a fascinating cultural experience, and one of the dream activities for many who visit Japan is to see a sumo wrestling match. But, as sumo wrestling tournaments are only held at certain times of the year, advance planning is required if you are keen on a day of action at a sumo
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