Bozo & Kim

Bozo & Kim A Filipina in Qatar & a Romanian in Spain, married and in a long distance relationship โค๏ธ โ€œ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™ข๐™–๐™ ๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™–๐™ก๐™ช๐™ฉโ€

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ (๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ) is one of the most famous attractions in Japan, with over a thousand ...
29/08/2025

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ (๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ) is one of the most famous attractions in Japan, with over a thousand free-roaming sacred deer!

๐ŸฆŒ Deer Etiquette
โ€ข Deer crackers (โ€œshika senbeiโ€) are sold for about ยฅ200.
โ€ข The deer bow when asking for foodโ€”super cute! But:
โ€ข Donโ€™t tease themโ€”give food promptly.
โ€ข Hide the crackers until youโ€™re ready (theyโ€™ll mob you if they see them).
โ€ข If you feel overwhelmed, show your empty palms and walk awayโ€”they usually lose interest.
โ€ข The deer are tame, but still wild animalsโ€”watch out for:
๐ŸฆŒ Nibbling on clothes/bags
๐ŸฆŒ Head butting (especially in autumn mating season)
๐ŸฆŒ Snatching maps, paper, or food

๐ŸŒธ Other Things to See in the Park
โ€ข Tลdai-ji Temple (ๆฑๅคงๅฏบ): Giant Great Buddha statue, must-see.
โ€ข Kasuga Taisha Shrine (ๆ˜ฅๆ—ฅๅคง็คพ): Famous for stone lanterns.
โ€ข Kลfuku-ji Temple (่ˆˆ็ฆๅฏบ): Five-story pagoda near the park entrance.
โ€ข Nara National Museum: Buddhist art collection.
โ€ข Isuien Garden: Beautiful traditional garden, great for a peaceful break.

๐Ÿฑ Food & Snacks
Around the park youโ€™ll find shops selling:
โ€ข Kakinoha-zushi (persimmon leaf sushi)
โ€ข Local mochi (Nakatanidou is famous for its fast-pounded yomogi mochi).

Avoid eating street food while holding deer crackersโ€”they might confuse the two.

๐Ÿ“ธ Photography Tips
โ€ข Early morning โ†’ soft light, fewer tourists.
โ€ข Deer + cherry blossoms or autumn leaves make postcard-perfect shots.
โ€ข Be patientโ€”deer wander everywhere, so youโ€™ll get natural candid photos.

โœ… Quick Survival Tips
โ€ข Carry small change for crackers, temples, and vending machines.
โ€ข Bring wet wipes/hand sanitizer (youโ€™ll be touching deer).
โ€ข Watch your belongingsโ€”deer love paper and food.
โ€ข Plan at least half a day to explore the park and nearby temples.

A Must Visit in Osaka: ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ ๐—ฌ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐Ÿฆ Fun Factโ€ข The shrine is famous for its giant lion head stage (็…ๅญๆฎฟ, Shishi-de...
28/08/2025

A Must Visit in Osaka: ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ ๐—ฌ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ

๐Ÿฆ Fun Fact
โ€ข The shrine is famous for its giant lion head stage (็…ๅญๆฎฟ, Shishi-den), which is 12 meters tall, 11 meters wide, and 10 meters deep.

โ€ข The lionโ€™s open mouth is believed to swallow evil spirits and bring victory and success โ€” especially popular among students, athletes, & businesspeople.

โ€ข Unlike most traditional shrine structures, this striking lion head was actually built in the 1970s, making it a modern but beloved landmark.

๐Ÿฎ Tips for Visiting

1. Quick & Easy Visit: The shrine is small, so you can explore it in about 15โ€“20 minutes โ€” a perfect stop while wandering around Namba or Dotonbori.

2. Photo Spot: The lion head stage is the star โ€” stand directly in front for the iconic photo. If you go in the morning, youโ€™ll usually avoid crowds.

3. Lucky Charms: The shrine sells unique lion-themed omamori (amulets) for protection, victory, & success. Great souvenirs!

4. Best Time to Go: Visit in January for the annual Tลka Ebisu Festival (ๅๆ—ฅๆˆŽ), when the shrine comes alive with food stalls, performances, and business prosperity prayers.

5. Nearby Attractions: Combine with a stroll to Kuromon Ichiba Market (street food heaven), Dotonbori (for the Glico sign and takoyaki), or Namba Parks (a rooftop garden mall).

๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐˜‚-๐—ท๐—ถ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ (๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ)๐ŸŒŸ Fun Facts about Kinkaku-ji1. Golden Glow: The top two floors are ...
19/08/2025

๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐˜‚-๐—ท๐—ถ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ (๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ)

๐ŸŒŸ Fun Facts about Kinkaku-ji

1. Golden Glow: The top two floors are covered entirely in real gold leaf, which shimmers beautifully in the sunlight and reflects on Kyลko-chi (Mirror Pond).
2. Different Styles: Each floor represents a different architectural styleโ€”Shinden (palace style), Samurai residential style, and Zen temple style.
3. UNESCO Site: Kinkaku-ji is part of the โ€œHistoric Monuments of Ancient Kyoto,โ€ a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Phoenix on Top: A golden phoenix sits at the roofโ€™s peak, symbolizing rebirth and immortality.
5. Rebirth from Ashes: The pavilion was burned down in 1950 by a young monk, inspiring Yukio Mishimaโ€™s famous novel The Temple of the Golden Pavilion. It was rebuilt in 1955.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for Visiting Kinkaku-ji

โ€ข Arrive Early or Late: It opens at 9:00 AMโ€”getting there right when it opens (or close to closing at 5:00 PM) helps you avoid crowds.
โ€ข Best Season Views: Each season offers a unique backdropโ€”spring cherry blossoms, lush green summer, autumn maple leaves, and winter snow (which is breathtaking if youโ€™re lucky to catch it).
โ€ข Follow the Garden Path: The stroll garden is designed so that every turn frames the pavilion differently. Donโ€™t rushโ€”pause and enjoy the changing reflections.
โ€ข Try Matcha: Near the end of the walking path, thereโ€™s a small teahouse where you can enjoy matcha and sweets in a serene setting.
โ€ข Donโ€™t Expect to Enter the Pavilion: Visitors arenโ€™t allowed insideโ€”admiration is from the garden path only.
โ€ข Bring cash as you can only pay by cash for the admission fee.
โ€ข You cannot re-enter the area once you exit.
โ€ข Once you pass through the path inside the area, you are restricted to go back to avoid crowding, so make sure you take photos on the spot that you like before moving forward with your sightseeing.

๐—ข๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ท๐—ถ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ (๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ)The temple is famous for its 1,200+ stone rakan statues (dis...
18/08/2025

๐—ข๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ท๐—ถ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ (๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ)

The temple is famous for its 1,200+ stone rakan statues (disciples of Buddha), each carved by different peopleโ€”many were made by amateurs in the 1980s during restoration. Thatโ€™s why each statue has a unique expressionโ€”some are laughing, holding objects like bottles, or even looking playful and silly. It feels like the statues have personalities!

โœจ Tips & Advice for Visiting

Bring Cash: The entrance fee per person is 500yen and you can only pay by cash. There is also an eki stamp by the entrance (you need to ask the staff for it)

Hidden Gem: Itโ€™s much quieter than big temples like Kinkaku-ji or Fushimi Inari, so you can really enjoy the peace.

Location: Itโ€™s tucked away in the Arashiyama area, so you can combine it with the Bamboo Grove or Tenryu-ji for a full day.

Best Season: Autumn (for the colorful leaves) or spring (with blossoms) makes the mossy statues even more magical.

Allow Time to Wander: The fun is in walking slowly and spotting the statuesโ€™ funny faces. Itโ€™s almost like a treasure hunt.

Shoes: Wear comfy walking shoesโ€”the temple is small but on a hillside, so some paths are a little uneven.

Photography: Itโ€™s very photogenic, but also take time to just enjoy the serene atmosphere without the camera.

Bogdanโ€™s Asiatics: the last one is his favorite ๐ŸคŽ
15/08/2025

Bogdanโ€™s Asiatics: the last one is his favorite ๐ŸคŽ

๐Ÿ“Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (๐™จ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง)๐ŸŒฟ Fun FactThe rustling sound of the bamboo in Arashiyama is...
14/08/2025

๐Ÿ“Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (๐™จ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง)

๐ŸŒฟ Fun Fact

The rustling sound of the bamboo in Arashiyama is officially recognized by the Japanese government as one of the โ€œ100 Soundscapes of Japanโ€ โ€” a list created to preserve unique and beautiful sounds in the country. So when youโ€™re there, try to take a quiet moment just to listen.

โธป

๐Ÿ›ถ Tips for Visiting
1. Go Early or Go Late
โ€ข The forest is open 24/7, but it gets extremely crowded after 9 AM.
โ€ข Sunrise visits are magical (and you might even get the misty atmosphere).
โ€ข Evening strolls before sunset are also peaceful, though lighting is softer.

2. Combine with Nearby Spots
โ€ข Visit Tenryลซ-ji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) right next to the forest.
โ€ข Take a short walk to Togetsukyo Bridge for beautiful river views.

3. Best Photo Angle
โ€ข The most famous photo spot is along the central path between Tenryลซ-ji and ลŒkลchi Sansล Villa โ€” look up for that dramatic canopy shot.

4. Consider a Kimono Rental
โ€ข Wearing a kimono here can make for stunning traditional photos, especially in the softer morning or evening light.

5. Watch Your Step in Peak Season
โ€ข Paths can be narrow, and in autumn or cherry blossom season, itโ€™s like a slow-moving parade. Plan extra time.

Fun facts and practical tips for Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto (๐™จ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง)๐ŸŒธ Fun Facts 1. Thousan...
10/08/2025

Fun facts and practical tips for Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto (๐™จ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง)

๐ŸŒธ Fun Facts
1. Thousands of Torii Gates โ€“ The shrine is famous for its ~10,000 bright vermillion gates (senbon torii), donated by individuals and businesses as offerings for good fortune.
2. Fox Guardians โ€“ Statues of foxes (kitsune) are everywhere; theyโ€™re considered messengers of the deity Inari and often hold symbolic objects in their mouths.
3. 24/7 Access โ€“ Itโ€™s one of the few major shrines in Japan thatโ€™s open all day and night, so you can visit without closing-hour pressure.
4. Not Just a Shrine, but a Mountain โ€“ The trail goes up Mount Inari (~233 meters high) and takes about 2โ€“3 hours round trip to the summit.
5. Names on the Gates โ€“ If you look closely at the back of each torii gate, youโ€™ll see the name of the donor and the date it was donated.

โธป

๐Ÿ›Ž Tips for Visiting
โ€ข Go Early or Late โ€“ The main path can get extremely crowded from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. Sunrise visits are magical, and evening visits are quieter and beautifully lantern-lit.
โ€ข Pace Yourself โ€“ You donโ€™t have to hike all the way to the summit to enjoy the view; the Yotsutsuji Intersection (about halfway) offers a stunning panorama of Kyoto.
โ€ข Bring Water & Snacks โ€“ The trail has vending machines and a few tea houses, but theyโ€™re spaced out.
โ€ข Wear Comfy Shoes โ€“ The path includes many stone steps and slopes.
โ€ข Explore Side Trails โ€“ Venturing slightly off the main path leads to quieter, more atmospheric spots with moss-covered gates and shrines.
โ€ข Free Admission โ€“ No entrance fee, so you can wander as long as you like.

๐Ÿ—ป Mt. Fuji & Us (๐™จ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง)Did you know that Mount Fuji is visible only about 100 days out of th...
05/08/2025

๐Ÿ—ป Mt. Fuji & Us (๐™จ๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง)

Did you know that Mount Fuji is visible only about 100 days out of the year. This means that seeing the iconic mountain clearly is a mix of luck & strategic planning. The unpredictable weather & cloud cover often obscure the view.

A day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji is a popular & rewarding experience. Here are tips & advice to help you make the most of it:

๐Ÿš‰ Transportation Tips

Train + Bus Options:
โ€ข To Kawaguchiko:
By Train: JR Chuo Line to Otsuki โ†’ Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko
By Bus: Highway bus from Shinjuku Station (2 hours, ยฅ2000)

โ€ข To Hakone:
Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto (1.5 hours)
JR Tokaido Line or Shinkansen to Odawara, then switch to local lines

๐Ÿชช Use JR Pass or Tokyo Wide Pass if you have it โ€“ it can cover some of these routes.

๐Ÿงญ Start Early
โ€ข Leave Tokyo around 6โ€“7 AM to maximize daylight.
โ€ข Fuji is often clearest in the morning clouds build in the afternoon

๐Ÿ“ธ Best Photo Spots
โ€ข Chureito Pagoda (classic view of Fuji w/ pagoda in foreground)
โ€ข Lake Kawaguchi shore
โ€ข Oishi Park (lavender & flowers w/ Fuji view)
โ€ข Panoramic Ropewa

โ˜€๏ธ Weather Matters
โ€ข Check the Mount Fuji visibility forecast before you go (tenki.jp is helpful)
โ€ข Go on a clear day for the best view โ€“ itโ€™s often hidden by clouds!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tour vs DIY
Guided Day Tour (if you want it easy):
โ€ข Includes transport, guide, Fuji 5th Station, Lake Kawaguchi, etc.
โ€ข Look for โ€œMount Fuji and Hakone Day Tour from Tokyoโ€ on Klook, GetYourGuide, or Viator.

DIY (more flexible):
โ€ข Ideal if you want to control your pace or focus on photography or nature.

๐Ÿฅช What to Bring
โ€ข Cash (some places donโ€™t accept cards)
โ€ข Comfortable shoes
โ€ข Camera or phone w/ power bank
โ€ข Snacks & water
โ€ข Suica/PASMO card

๐Ÿ” Getting Back to Tokyo
โ€ข Last buses & trains to Tokyo usually leave around 5โ€“6 PM
โ€ข Check return times in advance, especially during busy seasons

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