Life In Japan

Posts about the wonders (and weirdness) about living in Japan!

Lake Biwa biking route.

Biking around Lake Biwa – Japan’s Largest Lake! Biwaichi Cycle Route

Japan’s largest lake is located in Shiga, a prefecture situated east of Kyoto on Japan’s main Honshu Island. A well-maintained national cycling route called Biwaichi (meaning “a loop around Lake Biwa”) encircles the lake and surrounding areas. The full Biwaichi route includes the lake’s northern (Nanko) section and southern (Hokko) section for a total of

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Hikone Castle and fall leaves.

Hikone Travel Guide – Shiga’s Castle City! A Great Kyoto Day Trip or Overnight Outing

Home to a castle designated as a National Treasure, Hikone is a city that has preserved much of Japan’s rich samurai and castle history from the Edo period. Located in Shiga prefecture which neighbors Kyoto, Hikone is a great place to visit for those looking to explore outside of crowded tourist spots and engage with

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Girl in hat in front of train.

THE RAIL KITCHEN CHIKUGO: Gourment Sightseeing Train in Fukuoka

Hop aboard The Rail Kitchen Chikugo, Fukuoka’s specialty sightseeing and gourmet food train! Operated by the Nishitetsu Rail Company, this luxury experience was created to bring people together through the food, scenery, and crafts of the Chikugo Region. For a unique way to enjoy the charms of a Japanese train while filling your stomach with

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