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There’s a Japanese word you might already know: kawaii (かわいい). It’s an entire joyful cultural phenomena that seemingly celebrates cuteness, for cuteness’ sake. While some translate it to cute or adorable, kawaii is more than just aesthetic. The word carries a rebellious history and emotional weight that requires a more nuanced translation, closer to endearingly…
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On our first full morning in Tokyo, we set out for Gotokuji Temple, the legendary birthplace of the beckoning cat. We arrived as the temple grounds opened, which made for a less-crowded and peaceful experience amongst the cherry blossoms and rows upon rows of white ceramic cats raising their tiny paws to greet us. We…
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Where To Begin: Planning Planning a trip to Japan can be totally overwhelming. I’m here to tell you there’s no one right way to plan a trip. The best case scenario is that everyone’s itinerary will look a little different. Japan is one of those places where when I dove into the research and reminded…
