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Tokyo in 4 Days

25. August 2009

So much to do, and so little time. It’s a saying we’ve all heard countless times before, and unfortunately it’s quite often true. This is no more apparent than in Tokyo. As one of the world’s largest cities, Tokyo offers a host of things to do. Now let us assume for a moment you’d like to see as much of this sprawling city as possible, but you’ve only budgeted yourself 4 days. Will this be possible? Most would say no. I say, of course!

Top Things to Do in Japan

3. July 2009

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Editor's Note: We asked Cheryn for her top things to do in Japan, Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond for travelers planning a trip to Japan. This is her reply.

Top Things to Do in Kyoto: A 5-Day Itinerary

31. May 2009

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Top Things to Do in Kyoto: A 5-Day Itinerary

Arriving at my ryokan in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, a commotion of tourists near the hotel entrance erupted as maiko (apprentice geisha) stopped in front of a silvery-leafed tree to pose for a photographer. Given my location near Gion, famed for the ochaya, or teahouses, where geisha entertain affluent clientele, the sight of maiko became a common experience during the week I spent in Kyoto.

Japanese Cuisine, Explained

24. January 2008

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Visit Japan and Tokyo for the food? That's an emphatic yes. Japanese cuisine is a great reason to visit – nevermind the country's castles, temples, gardens, and geisha. Eating in Japan is like a tour of historical attractions in its own right. And with more than a dozen types of specialty restaurants, my plan was to eat my way from one end of my week-long visit to the other.

Kyoto and Tokyo, a Tale of Two Cities

15. January 2008

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Kyoto and Tokyo are composed of the same letters, but that's pretty much where the similarities end for these two cities. I like to think of them as twins separated at birth that have totally grown up into different people, kind of like the twins in the movie The Parent Trap.