Japan is host to countless festivals all throughout the year. Kyoto, being one of Japan’s most traditional cities, holds a different festival nearly every month and is renowned for having three great festivals every year. If you are in Kyoto during May, the festival to see is the Aoi Matsuri (葵祭).
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Take a good look into the pensieve and see what I did in 2016. It was a big year of changes and milestones for me.
Wow, it’s been years since I properly wrote a post here…
Time to sum up what’s happened in the past 3-4 years.
2015
I had stopped posting after getting into a serious accident back in June. I had got hit by a car in Tokyo and the whole incident was pretty severe. I was basically out of commission for half a year. I lost a lot of motivation to do any extra-curriculars, including writing here. I did a few small posts after the incident but couldn’t find the motivation to continue after a while. The accident happened at the end of my third year in Uni, which in Japan is a pretty important time for you.
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With spring on its retreat and summer marching forth, reminiscing about the ethereal beauty of cherry and plum blossoms is a bittersweet indulgence. This nostalgia perfectly mirrors the essence of Hanami — a time-honored tradition in Japan that prompts people worldwide to partake in the celebration.
Travel does come with costs, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find experiences that don’t burn a hole in your pocket. Japan, brimming with incredible free things to do throughout the country, is no exception. Particularly in Kyoto, the city abounds with hidden gems and local favorites, that might be a challenge to locate without guidance. So, let’s delve into the plethora of exciting free activities you can partake in the charming city of Kyoto.
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