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10 AMAZING GIRLS GETAWAYS IN JAPAN

Prime Fausto — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:45:50 +0000

There’s something truly special about going on a girls’ trip—having carefree days filled with laughter, spontaneous adventures, deep chats over wine (or matcha!), and moments you’ll talk about for years. And if there’s one destination that seems like it was...

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AT HOME KYOTO SAKE EXPERIENCE WITH TIPPSY SAKE

Becky van Dijk — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:19:52 +0000

One of the best ways to experience a new culture is through their food and drink, and at the top of this list is Japan! Japanese cuisine is famous all over the world, from fresh sushi, a delicious bowl of...

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WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO, JAPAN: THE BEST AREAS AND HOTELS

Becky van Dijk — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:08:00 +0000

Introduction To Tokyo Tokyo is Japan’s very large capital city, home to over 14 million people, making it the largest city in Japan. The city of Tokyo covers a large area divided into 23 Special Wards, islands, and bordering neighbourhoods. ...

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HOW TO PLAN A TRIP TO TOKYO DISNEY IN 5 EASY STEPS

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:13:31 +0000

If you’ve ever planned a trip to Disney World or Disneyland, then you know how easy and convenient it is. You can do everything online without the need to talk to a representative. Piece of cake. However, when it comes...

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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN TOKYO

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 13:00:31 +0000

Japan is one of my all-time favorite countries with such diverse food, experiences, and cultures to explore! Before we get into the top things to do in Tokyo, here are some things you definitely should know before you head off...

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A GUIDE TO NAOSHIMA, JAPAN

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:00:31 +0000

Anything is possible in Japan. Want to sip coffee with a hedgehog? Possible. Want to hire a handsome young man to cry with you? Possible. Want to ride a Super Mario Kart around Tokyo dressed as Winnie the Pooh? I...

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WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER JAPAN FOR A SOLO FEMALE TRIP

We Are Travel Girls — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 13:00:32 +0000

I recently came across a travel article featuring the top destinations for solo female travelers. As an occasional solo female traveler, I usually will skim through these kinds of articles to get travel inspiration. Most cycle through the same countries...

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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO VISITING HAKONE JAPAN

Amanda Twine — Thu, 03 May 2018 16:00:32 +0000

Hakone is a beautiful mountain forest region, south of Tokyo, dotted with quaint villages, waterfalls and spa hotels. During our recent trip to Japan, we had a pretty hectic itinerary of sightseeing planned and wanted to escape the hustle and...

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THE PERFECT 7 DAY JAPAN ITINERARY

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:08:50 +0000

Japan is more popular than ever – and for good reason, the country is teeming with gorgeous scenery, delicious food, and ancient culture. Going to Japan will leave you speechless and overload your senses, but in the best way possible....

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8 THINGS TO DO IN JAPAN TOTALLY WORTH THE HYPE

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:44:13 +0000

Japan is known for being a land of marvellous curiosities that are bound to attract a lot of hype especially in the age of social media sharing where every cutesy doughnut and flowering cherry tree is worth a post. Japanese...

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5 REASONS TO JOIN ME IN JAPAN FOR A PHOTOGRAPHY & BLOGGING TOUR!

Becky van Dijk — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 13:15:01 +0000

As we head into autumn (in some parts of the world) you may be considering what trip to arrange next, so I wanted to share details for our next Travel Girls Getaway in collaboration with Lisa of The Wandering Lens to...

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8 OFF THE BEATEN PATH THINGS TO DO IN TOKYO, JAPAN

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:55:22 +0000

You’ve done all the traditional touristy stuff in Tokyo, now what? The non-traditional stuff, that’s what! These unique sights, activities, and noms will show you Tokyo through a quirky lens and allow you to explore the city’s cultural and culinary...

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6 FUN & FREE THINGS TO DO IN KYOTO

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:32:25 +0000

Kyoto is one of those destinations you don’t dare to miss if you’re in Japan. In this beautiful city you can find modern trends mixed together with rich culture and heritage. Even though it’s one of the most popular cities...

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WHY EVERY TRAVELER SHOULD EXPERIENCE A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE RYOKAN

Anna Kloots — Wed, 31 May 2017 18:05:00 +0000

From the moment you board the small cog train that winds up into the mountains to Hakone, you know you are in for a something special. So what is a Ryokan? A ryokan is a traditional Japanese guest house, created to...

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING A JAPANESE ONSEN

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:13:17 +0000

So, you’ve decided you want to visit Japan and you want to experience all that this culturally rich country has to offer. You read about an “onsen” (Japanese hot spring) and thought “Ooohh! A Japanese spa! I must go!” First...

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10 THINGS YOU MUST SEE AND DO IN TOKYO

Anna Kloots — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:04:24 +0000

After spending my first week in Tokyo, Japan’s capital, I instantly added it to my list of the most incredible cities in the world! Tokyo is a rare place where as a westerner, absolutely everything feels completely foreign, and yet...

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AT TEMPLE ACCOMMODATION

We Are Travel Girls — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:07:01 +0000

Looking for a unique experience in Japan? Then, staying at Shukubo (temple accommodation) at Mt Koya can be your choice! Mt Koya; a sacred place for Japanese Esoteric Buddism found by Kukai (aka Kobodaishi) is located in the northeastern part of Wakayama...

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10 THINGS YOU MUST DO IN KYOTO

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:29:03 +0000

Kyoto is a historical town, full to the brim with ancient temples and shrines, but it isn’t anything like the historical sites of your middle school field trip days. If you’re like me, you may not have heard of it...

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HOW TO TAKE AN INCREDIBLE PHOTO AT FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE

We Are Travel Girls — Sun, 15 May 2016 08:55:47 +0000

A popular tourist spot in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most beautiful and peaceful areas you’ll find in Japan. Composed with thousands of shrines, this popular location attracts visitors and photographers for it’s illusional, maze-like effect the...

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