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Zuihōden – Date Masamune’s Splendid Mausoleum

May 25, 2024 / Autumn Foliage, Miyagi Prefecture, Temples & Shrines, Tōhoku Region

One of the best attractions in Sendai that is scenic all year round is Zuihōden (瑞鳳殿), the mausoleum complex of Sendai Domain’s first lord, Date Masamune and his heirs. The temple’s precinct is filled with stunning nature, and the buildings are intricately decorated with vivid colors and various auspicious images. In fact, when Hanyu Yuzuru was asked for recommended places to visit in Sendai in […]

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The Ultimate Hanyu Yuzuru Sendai Pilgrimage: A Fanyu’s Guide

May 3, 2026 / Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku Region

Hanyu Yuzuru is more than just a two-time Olympic champion. People around the world are enchanted by his great passion and dedication to ice skating, as well as his gentle and compassionate personality. His self-challenging spirit continues to move the audience in every performance. For fans of the “Ice Prince,” Sendai is more than just

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The Best Guide on How to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo

May 18, 2024 / Kantō Region, Tokyo, Transportation in Japan

If it is your first time traveling to Tokyo and you are on a self-guided tour, the first challenge you might encounter is how to get to the hotel in Tokyo from the airport. While the Transportation System in Tokyo is really convenient, it is also complicated. So below is a summary of how you

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Nakamichi-dōri: A Street Condensing the Essence of Kichijōji

December 30, 2024 / Kantō Region, Tokyo

While Kichijōji in general is packed with intriguing shops and cafes, the establishments in the Nakamichi-dōri Shopping Street (中道通り商店街) stretching west from Kichijoji Station’s north exit are particularly unique. With a total length of 540 meters, it is the longest shopping street in Kichijōji. If you have unlimited time and want to get a feel

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What to Do at Kichijōji’s Taishō-dori Shopping District

May 12, 2024 / Kantō Region, Tokyo

The Taishō-dōri Shopping District (大正通り) in Kichijōji, east of the Tōkyu Department Store, mainly consists of the Taishō-dōri and Shōwa-dōri Street. The street is filled with unique boutique stores and restaurants. Because most of them have a European theme, the shopping district is also referred to as the Scandinavian street (北欧通り).

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The Top Three Taiyaki Makers in Tokyo’s Kichijōji

May 11, 2024 / Kantō Region, Tokyo

Speaking of the must-eat street food in Kichijōji in Tokyo‘s city center’s outskirts, the taiyaki has to be one of them. The fish-shape pastry is one of the top street foods in Japan and a must-eat when you explore the beautiful country! While taiyaki can be found across the country, some are just ordinary. So

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Amane: The Must-Try Taiyaki Maker in Kichijōji

April 25, 2025 / Kantō Region, Tokyo, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

Taiyaki is a street food commonly found in Japan. When you visit Kichijōji, it is the must-eat food. While there are several taiyaki makers in the area, our favorite is Amane (有職たい菓子本舗天音). Located in Harmonica Yokochō, Amane is one of the reasons that people visit the small alley during the day. Obviously, we didn’t feature

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Ozasa: A Yōkan Specialist That the Locals Would Queue for

October 8, 2024 / Kantō Region, Tokyo

Ozasa (小ざさ) in the Daiyagai District is one of Kichijōji‘s most famous traditional confectionery shops. It is a shop that the locals are willing to queue for! The small shop at the corner, established in 1951, is a yōkan specialist. Using simple and raw ingredients, the confectionery maker, using traditional methods, offers simple but amazing

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The Ultimate 14-Day Central Japan Alps Autumn Itinerary

May 12, 2026 / Chūbu Region, Gunma Prefecture, Japan Itinerary, Nagano Prefecture

While many travelers flock to the “Golden Route” of Tokyo and Kyoto, the true soul of Japanese autumn lies in the Chūbu region, the rugged, cultural heart of Central Japan. Spanning from the towering peaks of the Japanese Alps to the spiritual hubs of the Nagano highlands, Chūbu offers a dramatic landscape of fiery maples

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Mlesna Tea Tokyo: Kichijōji’s Best Spot for Tea Sampling

September 19, 2024 / Kantō Region, Tokyo, Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

A spot to have a relaxing afternoon tea and live like a celebrity on the side of Inokashira Park is Mlesna Tea Tokyo (ムレスナティー東京). The cafe that overlooks the park looks like a villa. The space beyond the gate is like a VIP lounge. Being in the luxurious space already feels like you are part

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