Miyakoyasai Kamo (都野菜 賀茂) is a restaurant located in Karasuma, Kyoto, that focuses its menu on fresh vegetables sourced locally in Kyoto. Depending on your appetite, the good or bad thing is that it is a you-can-eat-style restaurant.
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Looking for vegan or vegetarian street food in Japan? Finding authentic, vegan, gluten-free okonomiyaki can be one of the biggest challenges for travelers in the beautiful country. However, located in the heart of Osaka‘s Shinsaibashi district, OKO Fun Okonomiyaki Bar (遊べるお好み焼き屋 ＯＫＯ) has become a legendary destination for travelers with or without dietary requirements. Known
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Japan’s Kansai region is best known for attractions such as the USJ, Osaka Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji. While these spots are surely stunning in the fall, the areas are now considered overcrowded and touristy. So if you are planning your second or even third visit to Osaka and Kyoto, how about venturing out of the
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With its powder-white sands, dramatic coastal bridges, and vibrant coral reefs, Miyakojima City (宮古島市) is home to some of the most breathtaking tropical landscapes in Japan. Located in the heart of Okinawa’s Miyako Islands, this subtropical paradise is a dream destination for beach lovers, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to experience the legendary, crystal-clear “Miyako
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When most travelers picture Kyoto, they imagine the brilliant orange gates of Fushimi Inari or the crowded bamboo groves of Arashiyama. However, the true soul of the region lies far beyond the city center, tucked away in the misty mountains, historic samurai castle towns, and floating coastal villages of greater Kyoto Prefecture. Exploring these spectacular,
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Looking for a breathtaking coastal escape in northern Japan that perfectly balances wild nature with plant-based travel? Look no further than the Tanesashi Coast (種差海岸) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. Serving as the stunning northern terminus of the famous Michinoku Coastal Trail, this scenic 12-kilometer stretch of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park (三陸復興國立公園) features everything from
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Amanohashidate (天橋立), one of the Three Views of Japan (日本三景, Nihon Sankei), is just stunning throughout the year. The 3.6 km sandbar with 5,000 pine trees growing on top is what makes Amanohashidate so famous. When you view it from the observation decks on top of the hill, Amanohashidate looks like a flying dragon and
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Welcome to Naha (那覇), the vibrant, sub-tropical capital of Okinawa! While many travelers use Naha merely as a stepping stone to Okinawa’s northern beaches or outlying islands, this historic port city deserves a top spot on your itinerary. From the majestic ruins of Shurijo Castle and the bustling alleys of Kokusai-dori to hidden pottery districts
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If you are not in a hurry, an activity that you have to try is coral dyeing! While coral fossils seem to be something that can be easily obtained in Okinawa since the island is surrounded by ocean, picking up or buying natural coral is forbidden by law. So there is only one place you
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Did you know that there is a jungle-like area in Naha City? The area is also incredibly close to Yui Rail’s Shiritsubyōin-mae Station (市立病院前駅) and Gibo Station (儀保駅)! Sueyoshi Park (末吉公園) has a very spacious ground of around 19 hectares. Taking many by surprise, a large part of the park looks just like a tropical
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