Before I begin this article, I just want to state for the record that I love living in Japan, and the benefits far outweigh the bad points. Where I live the people are so kind and friendly, the landscapes are
Climbing Mount Fuji: a beginner’s story and useful tips!
Climbing Mount Fuji should be on any Japan travel bucket list. The official climbing season runs from July until mid-September so please consider trying it if you are visiting during this time. Having witnessed the sun rising over Japan whilst
Rainy season activities in Japan: hydrangeas and cafe visits!
Rainy season in Japan June in Japan is rainy season, most of the days are wet, grey and cloudy (like England most of the time ha ha). However there are still plenty of things to enjoy in Japan during this
My top 5 lunch spots in Japan!
My best lunch spots in Japan! If you are visiting Japan you might assume that the best restaurants will be found in big cities like Tokyo or Osaka. Whilst these kinds of places do have many amazing eateries, I want
Rooms with a difference: My stay in an old sake brewery
Stay in a sake brewery in Japan During Golden Week I stayed at a wonderful Airbnb place in Tokushima run by a really friendly lady called Ikuko. The accommodation is actually part of her house, a 150 year old sake
Surprising things about living in Japan
Living abroad in a foreign country always has it challenges, not all of them expected! Here are some surprising things about living in Japan that I have found! I think it’s fairly safe to say that a lot of people