A travel guide to Japan. Top tips on where to go, what to see and do and the best places to eat, stay and play.
I am a Potterhead; there is no denying it. I queued for each book on release day and rushed to see each movie on the …
When we travel to Japan, we find it incredibly useful to stay connected. Like many people, we have become reliant on the digital world in …
Have you heard about teamLab Borderless, the newly opened art installation in Tokyo, and wondered if it’s worth going? We share all the updated information …
One way to get the feel of a new city is to get to grips with its food. On a recent stay in Tokyo we …
Are you wondering if you should join a Shinjuku food tour? Food tours can be a great way to orientate yourself in a new city, you’ll …
There are many reasons why Japanese castles should be part of your travel plans. They are architecturally both beautiful and impressive, they are often associated with …
We are no strangers to travelling without a phone connection and internet in Japan. We did it frequently in the years before easy and affordable …
If you’ve read many articles here on this website you’ll know that we generally prefer to slow travel, explore in our own time and frequently …
Tokyo is not only an incredible city in its own right but a fabulous base to explore the surrounding areas and a Kamakura day trip …
Japan is a fascinating country to visit and more foreigners than ever before are planning a visit. One of the big attractions is that it’s …
Are you wondering where to eat in Tokyo during your stay? Are you looking forward to some great food, local specialties, and authentic experiences but …
If you have heard about the massive Japan Rail Pass price increase happening in 2023 you are probably trying to work out how that will …
If you’re looking for a unique and interesting souvenir of your travels in Japan then a shrine and temple stamp book might be just what …
Nara is an ideal destination to visit on a day trip from nearby cities such as Kyoto and Osaka. When you see our list of …
There are well over 300 flavours of KitKats in Japan to discover but it took more than a flavour innovation to position this chocolate wafer …