Travel as a Gateway — A Blog to Enrich Your Life
From Nara travels to daily words of wisdom. Travel enriches life — that's what Masaru believes, and why he writes.
Masaru's team: Kuroko-chan, Chappie, Warashi-chan & Papu-chan
About This Blog
I'm a Japanese travel enthusiast with a deep love for Nara — not just the famous deer and temples, but the quiet back-streets and hidden shrines that most visitors walk right past.
Have you ever found yourself confused at Yamato-Saidaiji Station, unsure whether to get off the train? That moment of uncertainty is exactly why I started this blog. I genuinely want you to travel Japan with confidence — and fall in love with it.
Every article here is written from personal experience, with care for accuracy and a heart for helping travellers just like you.
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From the limited express to the local, all four ways to reach Nara by Kintetsu — matched to your budget, schedule, and travel style. The article that started it all.
Today's Wisdom
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"Change yourself, and others will change.
Change yourself, and everything will change."
A quiet morning in Nara — and fifty years of life, reconsidered.
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A quiet moment with a fountain pen.
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More than travel tips — a source of life's wisdom too. Written to make your journey deeper and richer.
Not written to chase clicks — every article exists because a real traveller needed clear guidance.
Nara's most beautiful places are the ones most visitors never hear about. We know where they are.
Written specifically for English and Traditional Chinese speakers exploring Japan.
