Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Meet a Local in Tokyo: Wakana, a Calligraphy Master
Wakana is a woman of many talents — a licensed calligraphy instructor, a dietitian, a world traveller, and a craftswoman skilled in the Japanese arts of paper-folding (origami), and weaving (tsumami-zaiku).
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Meet a Local in Tokyo: a Craft Beer Enthusiast, Ren
“My goal is to have those who have never tried Japanese craft beer before to try it and wholeheartedly enjoy the experience. I want them to try flavors that surprise them—things they’ve never tried before, so they can walk away with an unforgettable experience.”
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TripJunction x Startup Lady
Miho Beck, TripJunction’s CEO & Co-founder will be speaking at Startup Lady Night on 25th July 2019 in Shibuya, Tokyo. Miho is happy to share her personal journey as an Asian, woman, mom entrepreneur in the Startup Nation, Israel, as well as her passion that eventually led to founding TripJunction with her Korean co-founder, Taejin.…
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Experience Japan Like A Local: 5 Ways Japanese Have Fun in Their Spare Time
So you’ve arrived in Japan and you’re ready to absorb the culture like a sponge. Aside from shopping for Japanese souvenirs at Donki and visiting some of the famous shrines and temples, have you thought about how you would like to spend your downtime?
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A local’s guide for cherry blossom in Tokyo
Where is the best place to enjoy Cherry blossoms in Tokyo? Check out the cherry blossom guide from a local for summarized information about Hanami!
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A crash course Japan trip plan by a local
Looking to plan a trip to Japan and overwhelmed with the plethora of contents? Check out the highlights from the Japan trips I hosted!
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Cheap but Good Quality Souvenir Ideas – $1 items from Daiso Japan
Looking for souveirs from Japan for your friends back home? Here is my tip for super low-cost souvenirs: Must buy items from DAISO Japan for merely $1(108 yen). Skin care, health care, stationery, snacks… he best value for money you can find!
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Izakaya and Karaoke – A night out in Tokyo like a local
Don’t leave Japan without experiencing an authentic night out at Izakaya, followed by Karaoke! Read this article for some basic tips by a local.
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What is ‘Kawaii’ Culture in Japan?
Be it beauty, food, cafes, or home decor, everything in Japan has a Kawaii touch. Let’s check out some which you can enjoy on your trip to Japan!
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Visiting Kyoto in Peak Autumn
Visiting Kyoto in autumn? I’d like to share with you some first-hand information, not available anywhere else, to prepare you mentally for your trip to Kyoto.
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