高山 Takayama
Takayama is a city located in the heart of the Japanese Alps. The city, also referred to as Hida-Takayama, is one of Japan's most...
A day in Nara 奈良市
The ancient capital of Nara is just south of Kyoto and is about 40min by train from Osaka from where we decided to do a one day trip to...
大阪 Osaka - a culinary heaven
Like I mentioned in my previous post about Osaka, the city is a food paradise, and we enjoyed there some of the best food we ever...
大阪 Osaka
After visiting Hiroshima and Takayama, we thought that Osaka could be a good base for a day trip to Nara but we didn't know much about...
Traveling Japan with Syle
I usualy don't care that much about what I pack when travel, but in the case of Japan, the challenge was real, especially for someone who...
Visiting the island of Miyajima 宮島
Itsukushima is an island popularly known as Miyajima, literally meaning the 'Shrine Island'. Miyajima is easily reached from Hiroshima...
広島 Hiroshima
For most of us, Hiroshima is synonym of the atomic bomb. Thus, it is not the first place we consider visiting when traveling Japan but...
京都 Kyoto's Textile District Nishijin 西陣
Nishijin is Kyoto's traditional textile district and the famous creative center for kimono fabrics, obi (kimono sashes) and Nishijin-ori...
Vintage Kimono in a Ryokan
You remember that vintage Kimono shop I told you about few days ago? The one I found in Osaka? Well, here is another of the kimonos I...
Style Inspiration #1 - Head Wraps
Today I am taking a break from showing you the wonders of Japan. I think it is about time I start sharing with you some beautiful styles...