My Kumano Kodo stamp booklet became more than a souvenir—it turned my pilgrimage into a journey of ink, milestones, and memories.…
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I can’t wait for the West to become Melbourne’s answer to London’s Shoreditch. One Kaiseki restaurant in Footscray, such as Matsu, at a time.…
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As you can see, these train travel tips apply whether you're travelling in Australia, Japan, or elsewhere. Enjoy your train rides!…
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I never thought I'd put "fast food" and "Omakase" in the same sentence, but you eat and learn - in Nori Maki, that's.…
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Chontea Ubud Teahouse in Bali was intriguing enough for me to jump into the shower, slather myself with a bottle of Vicks and head its way.…
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I was late for the MFWF’s Ghibli-Inspired “The Heart Inside Night” at Robata and had to squeeze into an empty seat in the middle of the long table, dashing out multiple ‘sorry’s and ‘excuse me’s. Once seated, the first thing that caught my eye was the snippets of Ghibli movies playing in the background…
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That's all I needed to quickly request a change in my order from Zaru Soba to Sudachi Soba, which equally looked appetizing.…
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I also want to capture photos of these Hikifune cultural spots again—something I learned from Lee during our Photowalk.…
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I can see myself living in Takahara village. I loved it there! I live for this kind of experience. It felt like my life joy had been resorted…
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A beautiful serendipity for this encounter to be replicated, with the IRL Japanese confectionery shop transformed into the fictional bookshop…
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