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Continue reading →: Why Fushimi Inari Taisha Is One Of My Favorite Places In JapanOf all the incredible places I’ve been lucky enough to visit in Japan, Fushimi Inari remains one of my favorite memories. Like many travelers, I had seen photos of the thousands of bright red torii gates and heard how beautiful, vast, and majestic it is, but experiencing it in person…
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Continue reading →: 10 Tips For Your First Trip To JapanPlanning my first trip to Japan was as exciting as it was overwhelming. There is so much to see and do, and it’s easy to worry about everything that could go wrong, or like you have to cram as much as you possibly can into a single itinerary. After spending…
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Continue reading →: 5 Adorable Foods I Ate in JapanJapan has a way of turning food into a delightful spectacle, from rainbow colored desserts to themed cafes and character dining experiences. As someone who loves Sanrio, cute cafes, and all things kawaii, I was excited to eat some cute meals during my 18 day trip to Japan! Here are…
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Continue reading →: My Day Trip to Uji: The Matcha Capital of JapanWhen people think of day trips from Kyoto, Osaka and Nara tend to get most of the attention. And while those destinations are incredible and certainly worth visiting, one of my favorite excursions during my honeymoon trip to Japan was our day spent in Uji. Located just outside of Kyoto,…
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Continue reading →: How to Spend 4 Days in New Orleans: My Complete First-timer ItineraryNew Orleans had been on my travel bucket list for years. Between the food, the history, the music, and the unique culture, it neared the top of my list of US cities to visit. I knew I wanted to experience it at least once. Earlier this year, my husband and…
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Continue reading →: My Experience Dining at the Cinnamoroll Cafe in TokyoAs anyone who knows me personally could tell you, I am a lifelong enjoyer of all things cute and “kawaii”, and Sanrio characters are no exception. Visiting the Cinnamoroll Cafe was a highlight of my trip to Japan last fall. Going into it, I knew the food would not be…
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Continue reading →: My Experience Staying at a Traditional Japanese RyokanOne of the experiences I was most excited for during my honeymoon in Japan was staying at a traditional ryokan. After spending a week exploring bustling cities, major tourist attractions, and crowded train stations, I was ready for something quieter and more traditional. And, for one night in Nara, that…
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Continue reading →: 4 Must-visit Places in Japan for K-pop fansAs a longtime K-pop fan, visiting South Korea is high on my bucket list. In fact, I am planning a trip there for early next year! However, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of K-pop culture and merchandise I came across while visiting Japan. While Japan tends to be…
Thank you for visiting my website. I’m a 32 year old travel enthusiast (especially traveling to Japan!), cat lover, and retail coordinator. I love trying new foods, concerts, collecting cute trinkets, K-pop, and scrapbooking. I have a B.A. in Political Science and Anthropology. I was born and raised in central Maine, but I am currently living in Pittsburgh, PA with my husband and our 3 cats.
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