Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Situated in the Sea of Japan, to the north of Shimane Prefecture (south-west of mainland Honshu), the Oki Islands have a natural and cultural landscape unlike anywhere else. If you are looking for a truly unique Japanese adventure, look no further than the remote Oki Islands. By […]
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Tokyo vs. Kyoto: Clash of the Titans
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Just to set the record straight before I begin, if you’re umm-ing and ahh-ing about whether you should visit Tokyo or Kyoto on your trip to Japan, you can stop right away. The answer is simple: you should visit both. But what if it doesn’t tie […]
The best onsen hot springs in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! If you read my recent post on hot spring bathing etiquette a couple of weeks ago, it might well have got you wondering where in Japan to whip out your new-found skills and cultural know-how. If you were – you’ve come to the right place. The following is a list, compiled by dedicated Japan […]
Tsukiji Fish Market: How to do it right
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tsukiji Fish Market is one of my tip-top favourite Tokyo experiences, but what with increasingly unstable relations between the vendors (for whom this is their livelihood) and tourists (for whom it is a fascinating attraction), it is important to know how to “do” Tsukiji properly. Located right […]
Our top 15 favourite ryokan inns
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Covered corridor overlooked by mountains at the Gora Kadan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Last week I explained why you haven’t been to Japan until you’ve stayed in a ryokan inn. For those who can’t quite be bothered to go back and read it, it’s quite simple: the food, the baths, and a little something the Japanese call omotenashi (which is […]
Superlatives and Contrasts: Tokyo and Ogasawara
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tokyo (formerly Edo) was already one of the world’s most populated cities during the eponymous Edo Period. At present, the greater metropolitan area is the most densely populated area on the planet with over 37 million last count. It could also be considered the largest city…ever. The […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tokyo (formerly Edo) was already one of the world’s most populated cities during the eponymous Edo Period. At present, the greater metropolitan area is the most densely populated area on the planet with over 37 million last count. It could also be considered the largest city…ever. The […]