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A sad tale behind adorable statues
This picture shows small, white Jizo statues that were placed by mothers who have lost children. Among the many adventures we had while being in Tokyo, one included a day…
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Breakfast in Kyoto
Pronto After a night full of delicious tempura and cheap wine from a nearby Family Mart convenience store, breakfast the following day was absolutely in order. The free tickets to…
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Dining at the Pokémon Café
After our farewell dinner, my journey through Japan wasn't over quite yet. My mom and my sister met me at our hotel in Kyoto having just gotten off a 10-hour…
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Tokyo Disney: the most magical place in Japan
As I began writing this, it was two days into my Tokyo Disney excursion. My feet were throbbing, not because of how much I walked, but because of all the…
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The Charm of Kyoto
When preparing and coming on this trip, I mainly looked forward to Tokyo. At the end of the day, I feel like I’ve always been a city girl. With so…
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The Changing Exhibits of Universal Studios Japan
When I first dreamed of traveling to Japan, I was 18 years old and sitting in a coffee shop with my best friend, Bailey Chapman. We discussed our desire to…
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Traveling in a group
I don't mind being alone. Before this trip, I was a pure advocate of solo travel. Or at least traveling only with loved ones (and I’m talking about your close…
