Destinations
Choosing the Perfect Shimanami Kaido Stopover
Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is an awesome adventure, and it’s best enjoyed at your pace, not rushed. While many people...
Shimanami Kaido Bike Rental Guide
Completing the Shimanami Kaido cycle route in Japan is an incredible experience, but for most of us foreign travellers, we’re...
The Islands of the Shimanami Kaido
If you’re cycling the Shimanami Kaido, you’re going to be passing through the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. This...
The Ultimate Vegan Shimanami Kaido Guide
Introduction Planning a vegan Shimanami Kaido cycle? It’s easier than you might think, but it does need some forward planning....
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...
The Ryokan Experience: Can Vegans Really Enjoy It?
Introduction A traditional part of Japanese culture, ryokans often come up on lists of recommendations and itineraries for any Japan...
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...