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{Japan Winter} Osaka (Part 1): Back in time at Osaka Museum of Housing and Living & Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai

{Japan Winter} Osaka (Part 1): Back in time at Osaka Museum of Housing and Living & Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai

We visited Osaka mainly for the food, shopping, and bright lights that it promised (i.e. Dotombori / Namba area). However, we also squeezed in a couple of fun day trips with the Osaka 2 Day Pass. This pass allows travel within certain areas as well as free entrance to many museums and attractions, alongside discounted prices for other things. Is it worth the price? If you’re into sightseeing, then yes, definitely! Visit as many things …

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{Japan Winter} Kawagoe, Saitama: Day trip to the quaint Little Edo town

{Japan Winter} Kawagoe, Saitama: Day trip to the quaint Little Edo town

Ahhh Japan, you can find the most modern of things and you can find the traditional stuff that transport you back in time. So many things to love about this country and that is why my blog posts these days revolve around Japan. So let’s continue where we left off, should we? Apart from wandering around Kitain Temple in Kawagoe, we also visited the “old town” with shops lined on both side of the streets. …

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