Kobe Itinerary, Japan Kobe is one of my favorite cities in Japan. It’s cool, cosmopolitan and has the world’s best beef! It’s close to Osaka and Kyoto, so is a great place to stay if you are exploring the Kansai
An easy guide to the Japan Rail Pass!
It’s a question that comes up for most people the first time they visit Japan, to buy or not buy a Japan rail pass? I bought one when I visited Japan for two weeks back in 2014, and it ended
10 awesome reasons why you should visit Shikoku island
10 awesome reasons why you should visit Shikoku island Recently, I’ve had a few questions about what it’s like on Shikoku island. Most people outside of Japan have never heard of Shikoku, but since I’ve been living here for two
Everything you need to know about visiting Okunoshima: Japan’s rabbit island
Forget Disneyland. I’ve found the happiest place on earth, and there’s not a Mickey Mouse in sight. I’m talking about Japan’s rabbit island; Okunoshima. This island is overrun with cute fluffy bunnies, waiting for visitors to come armed with treats.
How to hanami like a local: top tips on viewing cherry blossoms in Japan
Cherry Blossoms in Japan Sakura season has arrived once more; a short period of a few weeks where the cherry blossoms in Japan are out in full bloom. If you are visiting during late March to mid-April then I suggest
Things to do in Japan for first time visitors: How to plan the perfect trip!
Hello there! So you’re planning to visit Japan? That’s great! If it’s your first time then you may be feeling a little overwhelmed about how to go about planning your trip. Where you should you go? What should you do?
How to plan for Japan’s most scenic bike tour
Are you thinking about doing a bike tour of Japan? Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is probably one of the most scenic cycling routes in the world. It can be completed in a single day, or over a weekend. The entire
On the hunt for hidden caves and waterfalls in Japan
On the hunt for hidden caves and waterfalls in Japan There are so many beautiful places to visit in Japan. Many international visitors flock to the big cities, but much of the nation’s beauty lies off the beaten path,
A Visit to the Art Aquarium in Tokyo
Recently I had a very brief stopover in Tokyo before returning home to Shikoku. Despite not having slept for over 24 hours, I wanted to make the most of my evening in the big city. So I decided to take
Tired of London but not life; why I made the move to Japan
I thought it would be a good idea to share with you how it came to be that I left my career in tourism and life in London to live in a coastal village in rural Japan.