Insider guides, cultural deep dives, and travel tips from Kyoto
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travelJapan is a top travel destination. In 2024, it welcomed a record 36 million tourists. This surge has led to overcrowding in popular spots like Kyoto and Tokyo. Such overcrowding affects both locals and...
cultureIn recent years, Japan has seen an influx of foreign nuisance YouTubers and social media influencers. Rather than respectfully engage with the culture, these people choose to cause disturbances and eng...
lifestyleReal Japanese wages have changed very little over the last 30 years. Despite this, real wages in developed countries have continued to increase since the early 1990s. Even though Japan the third-larges...
cultureJapan is not living in the future. Japan has long been recognized for its technological innovations and its unique blend of tradition and modernism. And although Japanese technology is often seen as en...
travelYou finally start planning your dream trip to Japan. But you've heard news about the issue of overtourism in Japan and now you are worried. What do Japanese people really think about foreign tourists? ...
culture1. Japan: A Rapidly Aging Society Due to the rapid progression of Japan's aging population, the country stands to be the world's first "hyper-aged" population, or super aged society. In 2022, the deat...
lifestyleLiving in Japan is a vastly different experience from visiting Japan as a tourist. Many people who visit Japan claim to fall in love with Japanese culture. They fall in love with the Japanese temples, ...
sightseeingNara is an ancient cultural heartland that predates Kyoto and Tokyo, standing as Japan’s first permanent capital. It’s a historical and spiritual landmark, home to sacred temples, wandering deer, and l...
cultureIs Japanese hard? Yes, Japanese is a difficult language to learn. However, it is not impossible. To get good at Japanese language all it takes is practice and hard work. If you're planning to move t...
food & beverageSometimes it can be hard to be a vegan or vegetarian in Japan. But if you know what you're doing and plan ahead, you can pick up your chopsticks and try some great Japanese food. Modern Japanese ...
sightseeingTourists usually come to Kyoto to see the best temples in Japan. So they should. They're the best in the country! These are the historical places you should see if you're only Kyoto for a short time. ...
sightseeing1. What is the Matsu-age Fire Festival? Matsuage is a fire festival held on August 24th, at the end of summer in the northern mountains of Kyoto, Japan. It is also the best Japanese festival you've l...
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