The Japanese dishes most worth eating in Japan are ramen, sushi, tempura, tonkatsu, yakitori, okonomiyaki, takoyaki and kaiseki-ryori — but the list runs far deeper than the handful that travelled abroad. Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world, and yet some of the best food you will eat in Japan…
Planning a trip to Japan for the first time and worried about the “language barrier”? Should you learn Japanese before going to Japan? I did go and you should too. I knew the language and equipped myself with a notebook full of useful Japanese phrases before travelling there for the first time. As a solo…
Shikoku Island is Japan’s best-kept secret. Packed with all the things that people seek out when planning a trip to Japan: breathtaking scenery, culture, tradition, authenticity and hospitable people. If you want to experience something different, where nature and traditions still live, I would urge you to go to Shikoku. Planning a bigger Japan adventure?…
With Christmas around the corner, Tokyo comes to life in the most magical way possible with a spectacular display of winter illuminations. The Christmas events and lights shows in Tokyo are extremely popular. You’ll find lots of young couples strolling down the streets and taking selfies. If you are currently in the city, don’t miss…
Tokyo is the biggest metropolis in the world therefore one of the biggest urban jungles out there. To get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Tokyoites enjoy spending time in gardens and parks to relax and admire the beauty. Let’s face it, Japanese gardens are some of the most beautiful out there….
