Japan
Luggage Forwarding in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide
Travelling through Japan is pretty easy with the extensive train network and great metro links in the major cities, and...
Shimanami Kaido Packing List: What to Bring, What to Skip
Introduction If you’re planning on cycling the Shimanami Kaido, then first of all: excellent choice. And secondly, planning what to...
Uji Day Trip: The World of Matcha and Ancient Temples
Introduction: Japan’s Tea Capital As I write this, it’s a grey November day in London. I’ve got a cup of...
How to Spend a Day in Nara
Introduction If you’ve ever spent time scrolling through Instagram Reels about Japan, you’ve probably come across the videos of adorable...
Gotokuji Temple: Tokyo’s Lucky Cat Temple
Introduction Tucked away in a quiet part of Tokyo, there are thousands of cats. Well, ceramic ones anyway. This is...
Sake Market: All You Can Drink Sake Bar in Tokyo
On a trip to Japan with my husband last year, one of our favourite discoveries was a sake bar in...