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Cat lovers only 🐈🐈‍⬛ Diorama was originally a restaurant that showcased model trains, but when they were struggling financially during the height of the pandemic, a family of stray cats helped revive the store 🥹 now the place is dedicated to saving stray cats. 📍Diorama Cat Shelter & Café ジオラマ食堂 The cats here can be adopted and they also do fostering 🐱 Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-8pm Reservation recommended @franklinthewoman - do not repost without permission #catsofjapan #neko #osaka #catcafe

Skateboard karaoke was not the combo I expected but it’s Japan so why not? 😆 📍 Super Jankara Kawaramachi Honten Premium スーパージャンカラ 河原町本店プレミアム You can reserve the room on Jankara’s website #karaoke #kyoto #onlyinjapan

This little ramen shop is run by one of the biggest fans of the show! We lined up around 10 mins before opening and waited about an hour to be seated. The shop only has 8 seats if I remember correctly. 📍Kuse ga Tsuyoi Menya Reiwa Ramen クセが強い麺屋 れいわ 12:00-14:00 19:00 - 23:00 Line up as early as you can 😱 The art installation, “The Fountain Boy” was unveiled July 9, 2024 at JR Osaka’s west exit. Video by @franklinthewoman - do not repost without permission #jojosbizarreadventure #jojo #osaka

Thoughts and prayers for my sleep schedule, thank you. My new year's resolution is actually to sleep more and on a better schedule! 😴💤 Hine Jinja 日根神社 - Izumisano, Osaka JR to Hineno Station then a 6 min bus ride (buses only come once every 1.5 hours but if you miss it, it’s a 34 minute walk from the station) The shrine is known as a place to pray for better sleep, but also fertility and safe childbirth. Video by @franklinthewoman #osaka #kansai #japantravel

It’s been almost 2 years since I reached all 47 of Japan’s prefectures but I’m a procrastinator so I didn’t make a video about it until now. 😬 #47prefectures #japantravel #hokkaido #tohoku #kyushu Kanto Kansai

The Great Buddha’s annual cleaning (Ominugui) Every year on the morning of August 7th, 120 monks and volunteers clean the Daibutsu. They first purify themselves at the temple bathhouse, then put on white ritual clothing and chant a sutra to remove the Buddha’s spirit before cleaning. The cleaning is held from 7am - 9am, though it is only open for visitors from 7:30am. 📍Todaiji - Nara, Japan #nara #narajapan #kansai #japan #todaiji

The oldest *private* onsen in Japan is Tsubo-yu ♨️ discovered around 1,800 years ago at Yunomine Onsen in Wakayama. I also recommend visiting the nearby Kawayu Onsen where you can take a hot spring bath in the river ♨️ Tsubo-yu: ¥800 yen for 30 mins. First come, first served 📍Yunomine Onsen 📍Kawayu Onsen 🛌Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya 🎥 @franklinthewoman #wakayama #wakayamajapan #onsen #onsentown yunomineonsen kawayuonsen hotspring japanhotspring

The end of an era 😭😭 The Hello Kitty shinkansen will cease operation in spring 2026 😭 No official finale date has been posted yet. If it is I’ll update this caption and leave a comment. The Hello Kitty themed Haruka trains that go to Kansai international airport will also cease operation by summer 2027. The Haruka will still run but the Hello Kitty trains will be phased out. Have you gotten a chance to ride yet?! The HK shinkansen runs once a day in each direction between Hakata and Shin Osaka stations. Video belongs to @franklinthewoman and permission is required to repost #hellokittyshinkansen #hellokitty #japantrain

From my podcast @conbinicultpod - episode 67: chilling horror stories from Japan 🎙️ #japanhorrorstory #hauntedjapan

The magic of winter in Hokkaido ☃️❄️ a snowy dream! 📍Sapporo 📍Otaru 📍Ukimido at Lake Toya 📍Noboribetsu Jigokudani ♨️ 📍Jozankei Onsen (light up at Jozankei Shrine) 📍Lake Shikotsu (ice festival) 🎥 @franklinthewoman #hokkaido #hokkaidowinter #otaru #sapporo #hokkaidotrip

Japan’s onion island! There is so much more to do on this lovely island in Hyogo, but here is how I spent my most recent adventure: Awaji Hanasajiki Awaji Puppet Theatre VIP plan on the Uzushio Cruise Awajishima Adventure RIB Ride Yabuman Ryokan Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum See you in Awaji! To experience this journey and more, check these out: Awaji Puppet Theatre: https://awajiningyoza.com/ Uzushio Cruise Premium Lounge https://uzu-shio.hp.peraichi.com/premiumlounge #awajiisland #awajishima #japantravel #kansaitravel #uzushio

To this day, no one will do Bon Odori dance near the castle 😱 Matsue City is located in Shimane prefecture. The rich folklore and history has surprising parallels with other parts of Japan. They’re known for their culture and mythology, as well as having one of Japan’s 12 original castles. It is a compact and walkable city! There’s also the option of taking the daytime cycling tour around the town, it’s about 3 hours long. Locations shown: 🚲Matsue City, Shimane Cycling Tour @matsuewalklore 🏯 Matsue Castle 💊Yamaguchi Pharmacy @usakokameko 🍡Furyu-do ⛩️Gessho-ji Temple 🧵Hirose Kasuri Indigo Dyeing Workshop ۝ Mizuhiki Jewelry Workshop @matsue_osewasan To book the cycling tour: https://matsuewalklore.wixsite.com/matsue-walklore Night tours (walking) are available too if you want to hear even more spooky stories 👻 Access: 🛫Izumo Airport/出雲空港 🚌Airport Shuttle Bus (Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen Station) 🚃Matsue Station/松江駅 #matsue #shimane #matsuecastle #japanfolklore #japanghoststory cycling tour

Naoshima is one of Kagawa prefecture’s art islands. If you’re a fan of Yayoi Kusama’s art or Tadao Ando’s architecture, you’ll love it here! Tips: make a reservation for bicycle rental in advance Book tickets to museums and galleries in advance as well, as some has timed entry and can sell out. Locations shown: Pumpkin - Kusama Yayoi Red Pumpkin Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors Benesse House Museum Outdoor Works Valley Gallery Lee Ufan Museum ⛴️ Accessible by ferry from Takamatsu (Kagawa) or Uno (Okayama) Video by @franklinthewoman #naoshima #artisland #yayoikusama #tadaoando #kagawa

Welcome to Japan’s olive island! Got to love a theme 🫒 This is Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture Accessible by ferry from Takamatsu (Kagawa) and Uno (Okayama). If you’re lucky, you’ll catch the Slowpoke ferry ! (I did not but the olive one is cute too) The Kiki’s Delivery Service photo spot is in the Olive Park. Free broom rental! 🧹🎀 📍Shodoshima, Kagawa Video by @franklinthewoman #shodoshima #olivepark #kikisdeliveryservice #ghiblivibe #ghibli

I’m glad summer is over in Japan 😅

Apparently this is the most beautiful autumn foliage in 12 years!!! Even on a foggy and rainy day, the colors, the smell of pine trees, and the peaceful atmosphere were incredible! On a sunny day you’ll see even more mountains 🏔️ Otari, Nagano is full of history, beautiful mountains, amazing food, friendly faces and great hotels! Another bonus: easier access than Kamikochi and less crowds 🍂 Locations shown: 🚠Tsugaike Nature Park 🍚紀柳 kiryu-kamado-meshi 🧂Salt Road: 牛方宿（県宝旧千國家住宅）(old cow barn) 🛏️Stay: Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba 🚃Minami Otari Station 🚌then bus to Tsugaike Kogen #Otarimura #Tsugaike #nagano #japanautumn

If you’re into strawberries, here’s your place 🍓 #osaka #japan