Thursday, June 28, 2018

Tokyo Trains: 5 Tips to Survive Your Daily Commute

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A messy glimpse into a regular day's commute in Tokyo Photo: Anette Eight years ago, when I had decided to study in Japan, I sat d...
Monday, June 25, 2018

Having Coffee with a Monk: The Temple-Themed Tera Cafe in Daikanyama

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A Buddhist altar inside the Tera Cafe Photo: Anette Right on Tokyo's posh Komazawa Street between Daikanyama and Ebisu district yo...
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Tokyo Festivals: Hydrangea in bloom at the Hakusan Shrine (白山あじさい祭り)

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Hydrangea in bloom at the Hakusan Shrine Photo: Anette Summer is peak season for festivals here in Japan, and those of you who stop by...
Friday, June 15, 2018

Osaka & Kyoto Hotel Special: Grand Opening Hotels 2018

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While the Japanese government just has introduced a new law to reduce the number of apartments rented out through sites like AirBnB, s...
Sunday, June 3, 2018

Japan Theme Cafes: The Beauty and the Beast Cafe & Restaurant in Yokohama

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Beauty & the Beast: A cake elegantly decorated with strawberries  Photo: Anette In Japan, you can find a wide range of restauran...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Why Vivaldi is The Best Browser for Bloggers

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A little while back my friend introduced me to Vivaldi , a web browser developed by a team led by one of the founders of the browser Opera...
Sunday, May 27, 2018

Chengdu: The Wenshu Yuan Monastery and Tea House

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On the inside of the Wenshu Yuan Monastery  Photo: Anette With a history stretching back more than 1000 years, the  Wenshu Yuan Monas...
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Chengdu: Getting the Zen Vibe at Buddhazen Hotel [Hotel Review]

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A Buddha statue in the hotel courtyard Photo: Anette The capital of the Chinese Sichuan province, Chengdu, is a city that boasts not...
Saturday, May 19, 2018

Chengdu: A visit to the World’s First Mabo Tofu Restaurant - Chen Ma Po Dou Fu (陈麻婆豆腐老店)

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Above: The entrance to Chen Ma Po Dou Fu  The spicy dish Mabo Tofu (or Ma Po Dou Fu) is an all-time favorite you can enjoy in many res...
Sunday, April 22, 2018

Japan’s First Street Workout Gym - Kamui Park

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During a recent trip to Osaka, I had the chance to stop by Japan's one and only street workout gym called Kamui Park. This gym was ope...