Kyoto is on the go-to list of most people who visit Japan. Often dubbed as “the most beautiful city in Japan” and home to hundreds of historical sites, the former capital of Japan is the favourite of many and visited by millions of people every year. Kyoto is known as the best place to see traditional temples,…

Vending machines are a staple of modern life, and in Japan they are glowing from every lonely corner at night like some kind of urban lighthouses. They are certainly convenient, reliable, numerous, but in Japan they are also weird and fun and surprising. The majority of vending machines usually sell drinks or small snacks, but…

You planned your trip to Kyoto months ago and you have just realized it is going to rain? Don’t fret for there are a lot of great things to do on a rainy day. Kyoto is essentially known for its temples and gardens, and some of them are perfect to visit even in bad weather.…