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Yuki

Travel-loving foodie writer. A directionally-challenged certified national tour guide, constantly on the hunt for stories that make both repeat visitors to Japan and locals happy.

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Shrines & Temples

Why Do Japanese People Visit Shrines for Babies, Marry in Chapels, and Hold Funerals at Temples?

2026.10.012026.10.06

Culture & Heritage

Why Is Japan So Clean Despite Having So Few Trash Cans?

2026.09.16

What Was Fuji-ko? Why People Climbed Mt. Fuji — and Even Built “Mini Fujis” in Their Towns

2026.09.032026.09.16

Tohoku / Northern Japan

【Shiogama Day Trip from Sendai】 Fresh Tuna, Shrines & Sake

2026.08.202026.08.27

Shrines & Temples

Is Toyokawa Inari a Shrine? Why This Buddhist Temple Has Torii Gates

2026.07.312026.08.03

Shrines & Temples

Hieizan Enryakuji: A Rare Look Inside the Todo Area

2026.07.28

Kyoto, Osaka & Kansai

Kyoto Summer Itinerary: A Realistic 2-Day Trip in July

2026.07.242026.09.01

Kyoto, Osaka & Kansai

Kyoto Travel Guide 2026: Temples, Food, Culture & Practical Tips

2026.07.21

Kyushu & Okinawa

How to Visit Aso Shrine and Kusasenri from Tokyo: A 2-Day Aso Travel Guide

2026.07.022026.07.13

Mt. Fuji & Central Japan

Beyond Mount Fuji: What to See Around Kofu, Yamanashi

2026.06.29

Practical Travel Tips

Best eSIM for Japan 2026: 7 Options Compared for Travelers

2026.06.25

Hakodate Travel Guide: Best Areas, Night View, Food & Easy Access

2026.06.22

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