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Vintage coin-operated “weight machine” found in Kyoto stationery store
Somewhere along the way we forgot how to make weighing yourself fun. Step right up folks young and old! You are about to witness a marvel of the modern age. Up until now, the only way to gauge a...
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How crowded is Kyoto now without international tourists?【Photos】
We visit the top tourist sites, and are surprised at what we discover. In recent years, Kyoto has been buckling under the strain of overtourism, with congestion, bad behaviour, and etiquette problems...
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Supermarket souvenirs! You can buy a bunch of presents in Kyoto while...
It turns out there’s a whole range of classic Kyoto goodies available on a typical store shelf! If you’ve visited Japan—any part of Japan—you’re likely to have encountered tourist stops, especially at...
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We go on a whirlwind tour of Asia’s night markets without stepping foot on a...
We sample the tastiest street food from around Asia without leaving Japan! While Japan isn’t currently under any corona-related states of emergency, leaving the country for a vacation is still heavily...
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Magical train ride through Japan’s autumn leaves is like travelling to a...
Rail company makes passengers dreams come true at this special “Maple Tunnel” in Kyoto. If you ask people in Japan where they’d recommend viewing the vibrantly coloured autumn leaves at this time of...
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Kyoto’s most famous confectionary in a chewy form – we try Yatsuhashi gummy...
Want to get your yatsuhashi fix but live too far away from Kyoto? We’ve got the answer for you! For fans of Japanese confectionary, there’s no place better to get your fix than the former capital city...
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How do you say ‘Google it, you trash’ in British English? Answer surprises...
People in Kyoto and England have more in common than previously thought. People from Kyoto are known for their powers of indirect communication, where a compliment on your musical prowess is really a...
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Japanese resort travel company is offering exciting “revenge” graduation trips
Never got a chance to celebrate your big win? Now you can, in style. It’s an understatement to say many plans have been canceled in wake of the pandemic, and that means huge milestones have been a bit...
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Former Nintendo headquarters reopens as hotel in Kyoto
Reservations now being accepted for a night in gaming history. If you’re looking for a place to stay in Kyoto, there are a huge variety of hotels ready to provide you with a comfortable bed for the...
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“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best bubuzuke in Kyoto!”
Our search for a regional specialty takes us to an amazing traditional restaurant. If you’ve never jumped in a Japanese taxi and asked the driver to take you to a recommended local restaurant, you...
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We eat Kyoto’s best-loved noodle dish at the restaurant that invented it
Nishin soba is a Kyoto specialty, but does the restaurant that created it do it best? For many types of food in Japan, there is said to be a place where it originally came from, a restaurant that...
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Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more...
Beverages taste better here, when you can drink in Japanese scenery like this. Back in 2017, Starbucks opened one of their most beautiful stores in Japan, and arguably, the world. Located at...
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Elderly Kyoto man detained by police for three hours because of hammer in his...
Stop! Hammer crime! Weapons are taken very seriously in Japan, to the point that it’s almost impossible to get a handgun here unless a police officer happens to forget one in a restroom. This leaves...
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Kyoto sightseeing tour: The most amazing old bathhouses in the city
Step back in time as we explore Kyoto’s hidden onsen culture. There’s so much to see and do in Kyoto that you could spend a lifetime discovering new gems in the historic old capital. One way to...
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Kyoto sightseeing tour: exclusive temple tours, meditation lessons, and...
The most zen part of our self-guided Kyoto tour. After a few luxurious hot spring soaks on part one of his Kyoto tour, our reporter Egawa Tasuku was ready to take on one of the main attractions in the...
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Resi Stay The Hotel Kyoto adds a new Hello Kitty-themed room with freebies
Yet another reason to visit Kitty-yoto. Japanese hotel chain Resi Stay designs rooms that are both practical and stylish, with some functioning like mini-apartments. They also pride themselves on...
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Step into a manga at Japan’s 2-D cafes in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto
Magical cafes whisk you away from the harsh realities of 3-D living. In Japan, where you can get family support benefits for your 2-D crush and send Valentine’s Day chocolates to your favourite...
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Kyoto City official arrested for bribery with old-timey gold coin
Arrgh, me corruption’ll cost ye a shiny gold doubloon! Kyoto is considered one of Japan’s richest areas of history and traditional culture. Loaded with centuries-old places and customs, even the...
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The Japanese dog cafe that isn’t technically a dog cafe
Drink in the company of cute golden retrievers at Cafe de Monca. You can find lots of cat cafes in Japan, but where can you go when you want to hang out in the company of large dogs? Well, not a lot...
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Sakura and matcha combine forces in new desserts from Kyoto’s Itohkyuemon
No need to choose between Japan’s two best sweets flavors as tea merchant gives you both. It won’t be long until the sakura return to the boughs of Japan’s cherry blossom trees, and while that’s...
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