by Jessica | Last updated Mar 3, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Have you heard about Hoshinoya Nara Prison? It’s Japan’s first (and probably going to be the only) luxury hotel built inside a real-life prison. With the grand opening coming later in 2026, it’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about new Japanese hotels of the...
by Angelie | Last updated Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized, Japan Cultural Experiences, Japan Experience Guides
If you are finally going on that dream Kyoto trip, you will probably spend your days walking miles to see those famous shrines and temples. By the time the sun goes down, your feet will be tired, and you will be yearning for a comfortable place to crash. Of...
by Angelie | Last updated Feb 24, 2026 | Japan Itinerary
If you search for a Kyoto itinerary, you are going to get blasted with photos of golden temples and those orange gates at Fushimi Inari. Those places are iconic for a reason, but after years of sending people here, let us tell you the truth: trying to see it all in 48...
by Jessica | Last updated Mar 31, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides, Japan Pop Culture
Nijigen no Mori is easily one of the most underrated otaku experiences in Japan. The anime- and video game-themed adventure park is located on its own island (hence being also known as Awaji Island Anime Park), with attractions built around many of my (and probably...
by Angelie | Last updated Feb 18, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Kyoto is a place that feels like it has been on every must-visit list for decades. With over 2,000 temples and shrines, it is no wonder so many people flock here every year. You have likely seen the recent social media clips or headlines about overtourism, from the...
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