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An emotional trip
To be completely honest, I didn’t know how I felt about going to Japan. As someone who’s been interested in various aspects of East Asian culture nearly my whole life,…
Posted inFeature Story Kyoto
Locating the perfect shops in Kyoto
Kyoto is a beautiful blend of traditional and modern cultures, which makes it a wonderfully versatile place to go shopping. Like Tokyo, Kyoto has areas with completely different vibes within…
Posted inFeature Story Tokyo
The magical world of MUJI Tokyo
To most Americans, MUJI is just another stationery company, but its flagship stores are so much more than that. The MUJI Ginza flagship store in Tokyo has five floors of…
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Kyoto’s traditional take on Starbucks
Located a mere 10 minute walk away from Kiyomizu-dera, Starbucks Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya mashes traditional Japanese style with international coffee shop sensation, Starbucks. While it’s similar to most other…
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A royal day in Kyoto
Day eight was a decadent experience for the team. We visited the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle and attended a traditional tea ceremony before attending our official farewell dinner. Impressive…
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Hasedera Temple: hydrangeas and the Eleven-Headed Kannon
Travelers looking to visit Japan during June shouldn’t be discouraged by the rainy season. The plants in the region flourish most when it’s raining, and Hasedera Temple is a beautiful…
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Allison Binkley
Hello, I'm Allison Binkley, and I'm a senior public relations major at Texas State University. This School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) trip to Japan will be my first…
