The Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto, Japan

Canal running through the Philosopher's Path

The Philosopher’s Path, in Japanese called Tetsugaku-no-michi (哲学の道), is a lush, tree-lined pathway in the Sakyō Ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is called the Philosopher’s Path because a Kyoto University professor of philosophy, Nishida Kitaro, walked the path frequently as a meditation of sorts. Intro to the Philosopher’s Path The Philosopher’s Path is about 2 […]

Sengan-en: Historic Site & Gardens in Kagoshima, Japan

Sengan-en in Kagoshima, Japan

There are so many amazing sights to see in Japan’s southern Kyūshū region. One among them is Sengan-en, an expansive piece of land in the Kagoshima Prefecture once owned by a powerful samurai clan. The historic site has a residence, Japanese gardens, shrines, hiking trails, restaurants, shops, and a former machine factory that contributed to […]

Guide to Fukuoka City, Japan: Laidback Vibes, Natural Beauty, Abundant Shopping, & Great Food

view of Fukuoka City

There is no atmosphere in Japan quite like Fukuoka City’s. Located in the Kyūshū Region, a southwestern island region in Japan, Fukuoka City has a fun, laidback vibe with great food, great sightseeing, great shopping, great public transportation, a nice subtropical climate, and many historical sites. Thanks to its well-planned infrastructure, safety, cleanliness, good dining […]

Down the Rabbit Hole and Into the Alice in a Labyrinth Restaurant in Ginza

Alice in Wonderland illustration

Japan loves Alice in Wonderland. So much so that there are a bunch of Alice in Wonderland-themed restaurants throughout the country. Six restaurants in particular are owned by Diamond Dining, a company that manages a slew of themed restaurants across Japan: Alice in a Labyrinth in Ginza Alice in a Picture Book in Shinjuku Alice […]