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  • How to apply for a Japan VISA

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    I was told that having a Japan Visa is harder than that of the US. I really can say that it is true because getting a Japan Visa is easier for me coz I don’t need to be interviewed by the consul just to be granted a visa. Recently, I applied for a Japan Visa…

  • Travel Time: Kyoto, Japan

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    Since I’ve been in Japan for almost 6 months, I have a handful of adventures and sight seeing done in that country. Now, I share to you my adventure in Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto is the storehouse of Japan’s traditional culture and the stage on which much of Japanese history was played out. With 17 Unesco World…

  • Travel Time: Osaka, Japan

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    After going to Kobe and Himeji, I now take you to Osaka, Japan! Osaka is the working heart of Kansai. Famous for its down-to-earth citizens and hearty cuisine, Osaka combines a few historical and cultural attractions with all the delights of a modern Japanese city. Indeed, Osaka is surpassed only by Tokyo as a showcase…

  • Travel Time: Himeji, Japan

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    Now I take you again in Japan. This time, it’s in Himeji. It is a city in Hyogo perfecture, near Kobe where we actually stayed for 3 months. Himeji is the most magnificent of the handful of Japanese castles that survive in their original (nonconcrete) form. Although there have been fortifications in Himeji since 1333,…

  • Travel Time: Kobe, Japan

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    Now, after the European travel series, I take you to the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan! Konnichiwa! – a Japanese greeting that means “hello”. I went to Japan in 2007 and 2008 and experienced 3 seasons: Winter, Spring and Summer. I only lack one season which is Fall/Autumn. In time, I’ll experience that too.…