Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The island of Sado, located to the north of mainland Niigata Prefecture, rarely ranks among Japan’s top tourist destinations. But travel consultant Alesha thinks that its rich history and abundant natural beauty make it a fascinating place to visit. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
January 2018
Are geisha prostitutes? Geisha history and the prostitution myth
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having led small group tours all over Japan Charlea has been asked a fair few questions, but “are geisha prostitutes?” come up again and again. She takes us back to the very beginning to understand the fascinating history and myths that surround the performers. Like this post? Help […]
Insider’s guide to staying at a ryokan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Staying at a ryokan should be up there on your Japan wish-list alongside spotting a geisha, seeing Mount Fuji and jumping aboard the shinkansen (bullet train). The experience of staying at these traditional inns is uniquely Japanese, so it might be worth a few pointers to get […]