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Japan

people watching in Shibuya

Asia, urban

Shibuya (渋谷区) is probably most known for the Shibuya crossing where you can watch a cluster of people heading this way and that way. Hachiko’s statue is overlooking the buzzing street. Center-gai, the main shopping street in Shibuya, can be easily accessed from here.

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February 24, 2019 maponmyplate Tagged Center Gai, Hachiko, Japan, photography, Shibuya, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, travel guide, 渋谷区 Leave a comment

Beautiful temples in Kyoto

architecture, Asia
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February 10, 2019 maponmyplate Tagged Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Japan, Kiyomizudera, Kyoto, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, photography, Ryoanji, UNESCO World Heritage, 伏見稲荷大社, 愛宕念仏寺, 清水寺, 金閣寺, 龍安寺 Leave a comment

Day and Night at Kyoto

Asia, street

As the old capital, Kyoto (京都) has tons of cultural gems to offer – palaces, mansions, former geisha districts and tons of cute little alleyways.

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February 3, 2019 maponmyplate Tagged Gion, Japan, Kyoto, Mochi, Nijo Palace, travel guide, UNESCO World Heritage, 京都 Leave a comment

Arashiyama – serene bamboo grove and monkeys galore

Asia, nature
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January 27, 2019 maponmyplate Tagged Arashiyama, Bomboo Grove, Iwatayama Monkey Park, Japan, Kyoto, macaques, photography, scenery, Tenryuji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, UNESCO World Heritage, 嵐山 Leave a comment

Eating all the ‘yaki’ in Osaka

Asia, food
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January 20, 2019 maponmyplate Tagged food guide, food photography, Japan, Kitsune Udon, Matsusaka Yakiniku, Monjayaki, Okonomiyaki, Osaka, street food, Takoyaki, travel guide Leave a comment

Osaka – the old and the new

Asia, street

Osaka (大阪) is a perfect blend of old and new; from the castle sitting on a fortified island to quirky Dotonbori area bursting with street vendors and restaurants. Don’t miss out on the billboards at night.

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January 13, 2019 maponmyplate Tagged Dotonbori, Japan, Kuromon, Osaka, Osaka Castle, photography, Shitenno-ji, travel, travel guide, 大阪 Leave a comment

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