Sakura season in Japan is the most beautiful time to visit (late March to mid April)! If you can’t make it during this time, I recommend visiting during the Fall when the leaves starts to change colors. Before visiting Japan I had so many questions about the culture, food, subway system, etc.. I’ve compiled a few tips and everything you need to know before your visit. Hope this helps, because…
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WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN TOKYO
What is the best way to celebrate a 30th birthday? A trip to Japan and no trip is complete without a stop in Tokyo and it was the best birthday ever!! Especially since it was Sakura (Cherry Blossom) season. Typically it only lasts from late March to Mid April. Tokyo is the capital and the largest city in Japan, with over 13 million people! Tokyo is a fascinating city of…
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WHAT TO EAT IN KYOTO
Kyoto is full of great options when it comes to eating. It is known for Green Tea or Matcha and if you know me I love ANYTHING that contains those words. =) Here is a list of what to eat in Kyoto! Floresta Donuts inside Nishiki Market How cute is this donut though? Floresta Donuts is located inside Nishiki Market which has many options for food and shopping. The donuts are almost…
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HOW TO SEE KYOTO IN 2 DAYS
Kyoto is Japan’s 7th largest city with a population close to 1.5 million. It is also one of the top tourist destinations in Japan. Even though small in size this city is by far my favorite compared to Tokyo and Osaka. It was love at first sight when I came across the gorgeous photos of the famous bamboo groves and the red shrine called Fushimi Inari when researching online. Who…