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OKO Takoyaki, Osaka

OKO Takoyaki: The Best Vegan Takoyaki in Osaka

Osaka is often referred to as “The Kitchen of Japan”, and it’s famous for its street food. One of its...

The Knot hotel lobby in Shinjuku

The Knot Hotel Review: Stylish Shinjuku Stay

Imagine this: You’ve just stepped out of Shinjuku Station, your heart racing as you dragged your case through the crowds,...

Vegan Ramen Tokyo

Vegan Ramen Tokyo: The Quest for the Perfect Bowl

The Quest for Vegan Ramen Ramen is the ultimate comfort food. From the hot, nourishing broth to the indulgent noodles...

Vegan Bistro Jangara - quesadillas and buffalo wings

Vegan Bistro Jangara: Vegan Tokyo

Above the bright, busy streets of Tokyo’s Harajuku district there’s a cosy restaurant called Vegan Bistro Jangara. To enter, you’ll...

Tsukemen Zuppa, Tokyo

Tsukemen Zuppa: Vegan Tokyo

When I was planning my first trip to Japan, I was so excited and had been posting about my upcoming...

T's Tantan Ramen

T’s Tantan: Vegan Tokyo

T’s Tantan is one of the most beloved ramen purveyors in Japan, and for very good reason. An offshoot of...

Vegan meal at Saido Restaurant, Tokyo

Vegan in Tokyo: Saido Restaurant

Down a dark alley in Tokyo’s quiet Jiyugaoka neighbourhood I had the most creative meal of my life. Saido restaurant...

Bridge of the Shimanami Kaido

The Ultimate Shimanami Kaido Guide

In early October this year, I found myself sitting on a bike on top of a 4km long suspension bridge,...

Two-day Shimanami Kaido Itinerary header image

The Perfect Two-Day Shimanami Kaido Itinerary

If you’ve ended up here, you’re probably planning your Shimanami Kaido adventure and frankly, I’m pretty envious of you. I’ve...

Onomichi, starting point for the Shimanami Kaido access

Shimanami Kaido Access Guide: Getting to Onomichi and Imabari

You’ve booked your bike, you’ve stuffed your packing cube, you’ve planned your stopover and now you’re asking: How do I...