Cafe Bear
Welcome! and another place just up the road Cafe & Bar Bear around the corner from Silver Pavillion (Ginkaku-ji) 61 Jodoji Higashidacho Sakyo Ward Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Japan +81 75-751-9770 Continue reading Cafe Bear
Category: Japan
Shopping in Osaka
This is how the story goes. A few months ago I was lucky enough to go to Osaka. What a nice city, I have to say! As it often happens, it was one of those solo trips that I do quite often. However, that trip to Japan was rather memorable, because in every city I visited, I met some lovely people. No, really, very interesting … Continue reading Shopping in Osaka
Sapporo – searching for a winter wonderland
All I knew about Sapporo before going there was that it gets pretty cold up there, they make good beer and it is kinda in the middle of nowhere. Oh and of course they get a lot of snow. After a short, but rather eventful trip there, I know just a little bit more, but somehow I totally fell in love with the region and … Continue reading Sapporo – searching for a winter wonderland
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O for Osaka
The most convenient way to get to the city from the airport – Unlike in some other regions in Japan, in Kansai, getting a regional JR pass will not necessary provide the best value for your buck. The cheapest and the most convenient option is a pre-loaded ICOCA card which you can purchase at the airport. Basically, it is just a reusable travel card, and you … Continue reading O for Osaka
Lucky owl cafe Osaka
A few weeks ago I went to Osaka. It wasn’t my first time in Japan, so I wanted to make this trip a little bit different. So there were no walking tours, no museums and no cafes. Well, apart from an owl cafe. So now, I’ve been to cat cafes, sheep cafe and was curious to find out what an owl cafe was all about. There … Continue reading Lucky owl cafe Osaka
Japanese oddities
Let’s just face it – Japan is an odd place. Yes, it is one of the most developed countries in the world, yet most of the infrastructure, especially public transport and points of sale look rather dated. Plus there are so many quirky things, you need to walk around with your eyes closed to not get amused. Here is an example how to use a … Continue reading Japanese oddities
Japan
I’m leaving Japan with a bag of mixed feeling. The most overpowering one is fear. I don’t like to fly, and right now, sitting on the plane I want to blend in with my seat and just pretend that it is all ok. So making a few travel notes mainly serves as a distraction for the next hour and a bit. Fingers crossed for no more … Continue reading Japan
B is for bear. Your irregular dose of inspiration 