<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:32:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/japanguide/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Interesting vests you can buy in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Went shopping and saw something suitable for mum. Sometimes I wonder these vests are so popular for the women in Japan but after some explanation, I can see why. They are not only warm,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@japanguide/interesting-vests-you-can-buy-in-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@japanguide/interesting-vests-you-can-buy-in-japan</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2018 13:19:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVf9GMxr7drwYTby1GnDo9hnhUaGtybfsQTfNjk2XY3462GwpaW7Lh2wH9AvA1WEbstCUYbFMzn2UHQi?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some cool Japanese chopsticks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, The other day while I was at the shops, I saw these cool disposable chopsticks. The ones on the left I don't think there is a special meaning but the paper cover does look very fancy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@japanguide/some-cool-japanese-chopsticks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/culture/@japanguide/some-cool-japanese-chopsticks</guid><category><![CDATA[culture]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:13:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgTdYWj9zrz1EDvaYCm5dRNxCqwaiYwCV9pwsPr6e7BrDaVvkCpuSUttj5okB5fzUm24rewbvxiMufC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cod Roe snacks in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, One thing I saw that you might think is interesting are these snacks made from cod roe. They are from the snacks isle so I presume they are snacks. I decided to pass on these snacks]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/cod-roe-snacks-in-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/cod-roe-snacks-in-japan</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:26:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgU9dNcZpC9s7vcRPrZy3QXa3vby4tFUVrfpDWLbJ2729tc6wfMNkhz7gswtPn63y8U4W8wGu88ykPp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarket Food Selection in Japan [4]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, The other day, I was at the supermarket a little later than usual and found many of the dishes are sold and the attendent was starting to put discount stickers on the boxes. I've seen]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/supermarket-food-selection-in-japan-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/supermarket-food-selection-in-japan-4</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgEgzrwamQukiuZmP8LQJdp2pnswYLVoutM5RrcMz2WBy9oahHststmVnY6z6pqmzDLjE5q7jUqQrVL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarket Food Selection in Japan [2]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Last night I shared some of the mini boxed food you can get at Japanese supermarkets. Other than boxed food, there are freshly made tempura you can buy as well. You can buy as many]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/supermarket-food-selection-in-japan-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/supermarket-food-selection-in-japan-2</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 23:09:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeoPR7BG9ty3fRoPHqcmfNJJfgYUtLs3HMiNUgqK3qmVpRoER8PH9mHsfS9kFr1Yg4oDaTqFPAwbW78?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong Green Tea in a Bottle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Introducing another tea you can get in a bottle in Japan. This one is a strong green tea with a dark colour to it. I had it last night and I couldn’t sleep for awhile. Definitely strong]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/tea/@japanguide/strong-green-tea-in-a-bottle</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/tea/@japanguide/strong-green-tea-in-a-bottle</guid><category><![CDATA[tea]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:22:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/W5LtFUPm6g774G2LPx8CTVHrbGQ778Sw45DBMcdCkxCumcVcMiDxG6dHAvfAyJKaGQstH3fgvDWGZF5UwqVsdoFZrJPTZfrczZZLS55hPC53e9EfWYumoNUSxJoCsa9AtR7Zc14avFHNNsd2AUsxre41kaWhk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calbee Chips From The 100 Yen Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, I haven't been to the 100 yen stores for awhile and last night I needed to get something for the kitchen. So walking towards the checkout I saw the snacks section which is too hard]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/calbee-chips-from-the-100-yen-store</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/calbee-chips-from-the-100-yen-store</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 23:01:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVdjhMxBn6pHWE2XnGaaaBRoG3qaUUoMarbAzUob3JjdYgFHu3QM9r3HgKi8SN7EMDScj4By1c4FKNqc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas To Everyone!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, 1 more day to Christmas!! My first xmas on Steemit and hope there will more to come in the coming years. Hope you all have a great time during this period and keep the posts coming!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/christmas/@japanguide/merry-christmas-to-everyone</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/christmas/@japanguide/merry-christmas-to-everyone</guid><category><![CDATA[christmas]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 21:58:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/k75bsZMwYNu9ctzi1F9jz58mBMjYifb7sM3UNCXKtWzog6Y358d89GwGnRPPUvqdKGCp1SnLvGPqNnAHmyEgzm23MuMwyX7r7b1GDtamRVpVhFGpRw81wUbKLp2eiK9aZjmR5KuCj12B99d8mvjKmMCFhM47xtogr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delicious Japanese Fish Cakes 🍥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, I love cooking with these Japanese fish cakes. Not only its great for soup noodles but stir fry too! Are there any other ones you recommend? All photos belong to @Japanguide unless]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/delicious-japanese-fish-cakes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/delicious-japanese-fish-cakes</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2017 04:17:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeRhBzyWek4s3kHVNx99PXkhQdrYkt2ud3LMRtYQQ1q3A6oH9Mu5GYpEmxFi1hx6oXy6o2hMjdJR2wQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Itsukushima Statue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, ​I saw this statue which resembles a bell at Itsukushima. I'm not entirely sure what it is but a few people tried to throw coins though the hole. None the less, its very Japanese which]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@japanguide/itsukushima-statue</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@japanguide/itsukushima-statue</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:02:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgMTPYQ8oTJgBKKvpXZGhurXcm1Sm3MjJYC8FfTh1ZRifZDV7pXYSJXVLvXcF5QQBNQmoL9oZMkqxqU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside A Small Small Alley In Osaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Sharing another night shot in Osaka. This one was taken in one of the small alleyways. The lanterns just light up the whole area. This is also my entry for @juliank contest for]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@japanguide/inside-a-small-small-alley-in-osaka</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@japanguide/inside-a-small-small-alley-in-osaka</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:43:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8nehVbFL1S3jd86CEw46WvGRDh79hjn594FUmXE67uJztSJKxVBCupjy5uVZth6yHmPUUNZxkoqYdTNkLs5sXjHwTkwp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night Scenery In Osaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Sharing another picture of the streets in Osaka at night. Plenty of lights still on and people still walking around. Its like the city never sleeps! All photos belong to @Japanguide]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@japanguide/night-scenery-in-osaka</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@japanguide/night-scenery-in-osaka</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 11:25:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8nehRtrx1kaYayxQS1xYaVA9UZLejsd7BVJMcbgB71dgEMH8Scq59Pc37RYf3CSx9n8rstfUJp2m7hrfcj99jYLQ96Fx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unique Pillars at Namba Dotonbori Hotel Osaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, I was walking by and saw these cool pillars outside Namba Dotonbori Hotel. It is within walking distance from Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi the famous shopping strip in Osaka. I'm not]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@japanguide/unique-pillars-at-namba-dotonbori-hotel-osaka</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travel/@japanguide/unique-pillars-at-namba-dotonbori-hotel-osaka</guid><category><![CDATA[travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:33:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8neh9gJnvhsWwk1WmgoLfn3XMW6sDYvsk6sfQ4qZtiaZpRhdqsMpC5Md3SKTcyhKVqJ12xXa5DZEXHw8TxwrXZ3kXxJr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxis in Tokyo 🚕]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, When you visit Tokyo, there is no shortage of taxis. They seem to be everywhere especially outside the metro stations or major shopping areas. They aren't cheap but if you are in a]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@japanguide/taxis-in-tokyo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@japanguide/taxis-in-tokyo</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:13:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8negiGbiVG7qGdA1C7qJjrjLmokzfxFPFPVwxC8BPryuwBBfxHTRSSVGeePcnrhynGg6Gq26UjNsb2AWzfPENNwVtYyc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do You Drink Your Tea? 🍵]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, How do you drink your tea? In a small cup, mug or glass without an ear like the one pictured? I have many cup at home and I use all sorts but my favourite is a large mug in the morning]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/tea/@japanguide/how-do-you-drink-your-tea</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/tea/@japanguide/how-do-you-drink-your-tea</guid><category><![CDATA[tea]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 23:19:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKdBnJaFeHnL3svQi9ZN2XzXDbzH7Wc9zjTjpXqxWKnvCUE3xAFtso2iMo2MpwvefRL4qNd9qeTi9b2uH992qcArW1wdanbxRER47znAUHpJnQ1VVJeJbDVmgntcBG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paper Lantern in Osaka 🏮]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Sharing another cool lantern I found while walking down a street in Osaka. This one is in front of a restaurant - it definitely attracted my attention. This is also my entry for @juliank]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@japanguide/paper-lantern-in-osaka</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@japanguide/paper-lantern-in-osaka</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:54:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8nehL288shCzACeemFPvkcitqyeDUCwaHfFFQ1khrXNRHbJBCu2Cu88RkSmtF8YaGmGrCt8E45D3zkAp18yuRgFRYAZC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car Models At Yodobashi Japan 🏎️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, More model hunting again. I'm not a fan of car models but was still stopped by to have a look at the range on offer. Its actually quite expensive some of these models. I took this photo]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/cars/@japanguide/car-models-at-yodobashi-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/cars/@japanguide/car-models-at-yodobashi-japan</guid><category><![CDATA[cars]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 05:09:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8negtomdoRZftJVzFeuKkLvy92Fg8nkrt9QcKYfXv8HdWRuQ1jWmmHwyHLeGjhy578e3x82fnmRjEsaDGDdnFvux26V4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Osaka Is Waking Up In The Morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Sharing another quiet morning photo in Osaka. Love taking photos of things around me. Hope you like this series of photos I've been sharing. This is also my entry for @juliank contest]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@japanguide/when-osaka-is-waking-up-in-the-morning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@japanguide/when-osaka-is-waking-up-in-the-morning</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:23:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2r8F9rTBenJR3iqPxDrevHK3vDeQGnHc8Wj8C8nehQoB5TaiRbMgVGJnvGozo21xmRTd49Qrkmjk7JW25vEqq3r5gGouUkcnETn28iEFaeG6cr6jBRu4ure8QrdDcF6ZL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool Drinks & Snacks in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Japan has so many cool drinks and snacks. To a foreigner, it is like going into a candy store. The same type of drinks can have so many colours and flavours so you are spoilt with choices.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/cool-drinks-and-snacks-in-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@japanguide/cool-drinks-and-snacks-in-japan</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:09:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgENA2VenFdVRJKazCoS7VVKA5JA4ZoyYsh4Whdn3dhLjso69Y3Da6VnzaFy5QdXkhRNi7U9vDKy1WN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Itsukushima Torii Gate ⛩️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Steemit Friends, Itsukushima Torii Gate is a must visit if you are visiting Japan. You can see the gate when it is high and low tides. When it is at low tide, you can actually walk all the way up to]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@japanguide/itsukushima-torii-gate</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@japanguide/itsukushima-torii-gate</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[japanguide]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2017 23:50:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HNWT6DgoBc18GVREvvsnAjfLwLF5qHHFduNHKinq2BaYjDjGBQ1x7Qj45SUXnewbCk5XjXhC4k6pgafhB7mcM5kbiPbfmz7YGqb7n8TVBRuWDWoYt8nvHv9NhFt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>