Last September, my husband and I were planning to cycle Japan's famous Shimanami Kaido route. Given that my cycling prowess is more "London on a Lime Bike" than "Tour de France", I knew that we'd both probably want something very chill immediately after the cycle, and we settled on a...

If you've already read my guide to finding a vegan friendly ryokan in Hakone, you'll know I take absolute joy in finding places that cater to vegan travellers. Ever since that post went live, it's my #1 most visited page on this site, so clearly I'm not alone in trying...

Imagine this: You've just stepped out of Shinjuku Station, your heart racing as you dragged your case through the crowds, trying to find which of the over 200 exits is the right one. You finally surface on the pavement, the bright lights and chaos of Tokyo hitting you like a...