Vending Machine in Japan: Hunt for the Strangest Machines
When night falls in Japan, the streets don’t go dark—they glow. Neon lights reflect off vending machines that stand like colorful robots along quiet alleyways and busy roads alike. And they don’t just sell drinks. Some offer steaming hot meals….
Silent Traditions: Attend Morning Ceremony at a Japanese Temple
A Sacred Start to the Day In Japan, before the city stirs awake, ancient temples already pulse with quiet energy. Attending a morning ceremony at a Japanese temple isn’t your typical tourist attraction—it’s a chance to witness centuries-old traditions still…
Slurping Noodles(Ramen) Like a Local: I Thought I Was Being Rude—Turns Out I Wasn’t Loud Enough
How to eat ramen in Japan? You Might Also Like: Top 20 Ramen in Tokyo I still remember my first bowl of ramen in Japan. It was a tiny shop tucked into a side street in Shinjuku—just a noren curtain,…
First Time at a Japan Onsen: I Almost Walked Into the Wrong Side—Completely Naked
Introduction – Onsen etiquette in Japan There’s something magical about Japan onsen—the warm steam rising against mountain backdrops, the soothing silence, the feeling of stepping into centuries of tradition. But for first-timers, that magic can turn into panic real fast….