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Travel: Team Lab Botanical Gardens
Team Lab Botanical Gardens in Osaka is stunning! Lights transform this seemingly simple garden into a bright interactive oasis that looks like wonder. We visited last November and it was a cool night, so dress comfortably so you can take…
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Travel: Family Mart Japan
Family Mart Japan is one of the best paces to grab breakfast if you want to eat like a local. For us, it’s perfect for snacks. They’ve got plenty of C.C. Lemon and some awesome eats I’ll share below. What’s…
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Travel: 4 Days in Kyoto
4 days in Kyoto – one of the most fabulous cities in Japan, Kyoto is a must if you’re in the this East Asian country. The history, the food, and the sights – worth it! Visit and live up life…
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Travel: Ibis Styles Kyoto
Ibis Styles Kyoto Station is in an amazing location – directly across the street from the main train station in Kyoto. Plus, there’s a Family Mart just down the street. It’s clean, safe, and comfortable for a handful of nights.…
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Travel: Kyoto Eats
Kyoto eats. Being gluten free in Japan is a little tough at times. Advanced planning, however, makes it easy to find some amazing places. From ramen to pizza, let’s explore Kyoto eats. Restaurants Snacks Kyoto Eats For our first night…
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Travel: Nijō-jo Castle
The Nijō-jo Castle is a must in Kyoto. The grounds are just less than 70 acres and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ninomaru Palace is the one space where you can enter, however, no shoes and no photos…
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Travel: Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple overlooking Kyoto, Japan. It’s beautiful, full of history, and was shortlisted as one of the new seven wonders of the world. It didn’t win one of the coveted spots, though. Nope, the seven new wonders…
