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Mt. Wakakusa-Yama. Fireworks can be seen in the sky and a lit up temple building on the right side.

The Top 10 Festivals in Japan

September 24, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
Japan has thousands of festivals each year. The cherry blossom festival and summer-time firework displays take place all …
A woman dressed in a kimono walking down a stone path towards a pagoda.

The Best Time to Visit Japan: A Complete Guide

January 15, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
When Is the Best Time to Visit Japan? This complete guide will give you all of the information …
Osaka Castle with trees at the bottom and lit up by the sun in the background.

Is Osaka Castle Worth Visiting?

January 9, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • 2 Comments • Places to Visit
Osaka Castle:  The Most Touristy Castle in Japan? Any of you castle buffs will know that there are …
The Osaka Aquarium with its ocean creatures design on its walls.

Osaka Aquarium – Explore Mysterious Creatures of the Sea

January 8, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan One of the largest aquariums in the world, Kaiyukan (Osaka Aquarium) is considered one of …
Naramachi Monogatari Hall With signs in Japanese.

Naramachi: A Town of “Monkeys”

January 2, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
Naramachi:  Shiryokan – A “Monkey Museum” in Nara One of my favorite things to do when I travel …
The Nara National Museum with people in the front of it.

Nara National Museum: Amazing Buddhist Art

January 2, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
The Nara National Museum:  A Treat for Art Lovers Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to …
Okochi Sanso Villa surrounded by nature.

Ōkōchi Sansō: A Garden of Beauty

January 2, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
Ōkōchi Sansō:  An Enchanting Japanese Garden Kyoto is a top tourist destination in Japan, and one of the …
Monkey Park Iwatayama - A Family of monkeys with a baby monkey hanging upside down from a rope.

Monkey Park Iwatayama : Where Monkeys Roam Free

January 2, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
There are so many amazing things to see in Kyoto. It’s one of the top tourist destinations in …
Kamakura Hiking Trail signs pointing out the way to different destinations.

Kamakura Hiking Trail: A Scenic Journey Through Nature

January 1, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
An Easy Hike with Sights Along the Way For hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers, life in Tokyo (as …
Tokei-ji Temple in Japan

Shokozan Tokeiji Temple: The “Divorce Temple”

January 1, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
Shokozan Tokeiji Temple: A Refuge for Women Seeking Divorce If you’re heading off on the Kamakura Hiking Trail, …
Hase-dera Temple -Jizo Statues lined all all next to each other. There are numerous rows of them.

Hase Temple (Hase-Dera): History and Beauty

January 1, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
Hase-dera Temple:  Home to One of the Largest Wooden Sculptures in Japan At about an hour outside of …
2 heart shaped boxes wrapped with a bow, and one heart shaped box that is open to reveal chocolates. There are also chocolate pieces around the boxes, and ribbons, all of which are on a wooden surface.

Valentine’s Day and White Day in Japan

November 6, 2016 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world. Customs vary from place to place, but it widely recognized …
A plate of curry and rice, with vegetables (yellow bell pepper, eggplant, mushrooms, etc.).

How to Make Japanese Curry at Home

October 25, 2016 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Food Adventures
When you think of Japanese cuisine, images of sushi, sashimi, ramen noodles and tempura probably come to mind.  …
A panoramic shot of a huge Japanese castle standing above trees and other buildings in Japan.

Top 10 Japanese Castles You Need to See

October 20, 2016 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
One type of attraction in Japan that is popular with both foreign and local tourists is castles. There …
A young white woman is kneeling down in between two young Asian girls. She is holding a picture of an orange., and the two Asian girls are raising their hands.

International Kindergarten Jobs in Japan: Worth It?

October 10, 2016 • Celia Jenkins • 4 Comments • Living in Japan
A Day in the Life of an International Kindergarten Teacher in Japan Working as an ALT or at …
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