Qiu Ting

Qiu Ting loves embarking on slow train travels into the countryside. Although born and bred in Singapore, Japan remains her second and forever home. Oh yes, she travels with Pooky, her teddy bear. For more travel stories, connect with her on Instagram at @travelxserendipity!

Articles by Qiu Ting

9 mins

Down Memory Lane: Diary of a Packaging Collector’s Travels Across Japan

Do you like collecting items from Japan? They include station stamps, train tickets, and even milk cartons, and each bring…

2 July 2024

Qiu Ting

8 mins

Slow Travels in Japan: Visiting the Land of Gods on the JR San’in Line

Have you travelled on the San’in Line before? The route traverses parts of Kansai and Chugoku, and offers passengers the…

14 June 2024

Qiu Ting

9 mins

Postcards from Japan: Crossing Prefectures, One Gotochi at a Time

Do you know what “gotochi” form cards are? They are special die-cut regional cards designed and released by the Japanese…

31 May 2024

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Forest Bathing at Mount Daisen, One of Western Japan’s Holiest Mountains

Come and explore the city of Yonago in Tottori Prefecture! The city is a haven for hiking enthusiasts and nature…

14 May 2024

Qiu Ting

7 mins

A Glimpse into the Lives of Sumo Wrestlers at Edion Arena Osaka

Sumo is the traditional sport of Japan, steeped in deep, ancient history and Shinto beliefs. Check out what a sumo…

23 April 2024

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5 mins

Slow Travels in Japan: Hidden Sakura Gems along the JR Fukuchiyama Line

Do you enjoy “slow travelling” in Japan? Ride on the Fukuchiyama Line in western Japan, and experience the slower side…

3 April 2024

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7 mins

Slow Travels in Japan: Ruminating About Life on the JR Hachinohe Line

Have you travelled on the Hachinohe Line before? The scenic coastal route offers an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean,…

21 March 2024

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5 mins

Eating Ehomaki Roll and Catching Lucky Beans on Setsubun

As part of Japan’s bean throwing festival, Setsubun is observed on 2, 3, 4 February to mark the transition from…

30 January 2024

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4 mins

Celebrating the Toka-Ebisu Festival at Nishinomiya Shrine

Nishinomiya Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture nearby Osaka and Kyoto, is the main shrine dedicated to Ebisu, who is revered…

5 January 2024

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Awesome Autumn: Strolling in Minoh Falls and Katsuoji Temple in Osaka

Looking for spot for hiking in autumn? Then check out Minoh Falls in Osaka, where beautiful warm-coloured foliage and scenic…

2 November 2023

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