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Escape to Nara: Top Things to Do for a Dream Day Trip

August 1st, 2022 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

With shrines, temples, parks and amazing views, Nara makes for a stress-free wandering experience, with no buses to catch nor busy roads to navigate.

Things to Do
Nishiki Market: Exploring Kyoto's 400-Year-Old Kitchen

October 24th, 2019 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets, which also happens to be a gourmet destination.

Food and Drink Things to Do
A Journey Through Japan’s Most Surprising Dishes

October 25th, 2018 | Lucy Dayman

Slimy mushroom, anyone?

Food and Drink
Osaka's Forgotten Delicacy: Kushikatsu (and Where to Try It)

March 27th, 2018 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

One of Osaka's specialties, head to one of these kushikatsu restaurants for a easy and tasty meal.

Food and Drink