Best Places to Visit in Japan this Autumn
Autumn in Japan is by far my favourite time to travel, with the summer temperatures finally cooling down, and the landscapes across the country being completely transformed.
The Art Lover’s Guide to Aomori Prefecture
Known globally for the Nebuta Matsuri, Aomori Prefecture plays host to a number of artistic landmarks including Aomori Museum of Art and the Ryue Nishizawa-designed, Towada Art Center.
Art in the Countryside: Echigo-Tsumari Art Field
Echigo-Tsumari Art Field seamlessly combines rural Japan with modern artistic expressions from both local and international artists.
Two Week Japan Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide for First-Timers
I want to help you experience the best Japan has to offer; a mix of big hitters and niche neighbourhoods, lesser-travelled destinations and unique cultural experiences.
The Complete Guide to Hiking the Kumano Kodo, Wakayama
Wander through the ancient pilgrimage trails of the Kumano Kodo, where nature, history and culture combine in the spiritual heartland of Japan.
6 Alternative Experiences for Your Next Trip to Kyoto
Beyond Kyoto’s well-trodden tourist trail lies a city filled with local curiosities, artisans and experiences found nowhere else on earth.
Indigenous Insights: UPOPOY National Ainu Museum
Whether you’re taking a road trip through Hokkaido or just passing through, the UPOPOY National Aunu Museum is an insight into Japan’s indigenous past.
Fukuoka Travel Guide: Everything You Need for a Trip to Kyushu’s Capital
Street food vendors draw crowds for their famous Hakata ramen, Shinto shrines celebrate modern day artworks, and a samurai mansion opens as ryokan hotel.
10 Places to Visit in Japan for Art & Architecture
From design hotels and creative living spaces to art islands and floating tea houses, Japan has so many unique places to experience art and architecture.
35 Days of Rain: The Ultimate Guide to Yakushima Island
A trip to Yakushima Island promises a different kind of adventure; think ancient forests wrapped in emerald-green moss and mystical waterfalls hidden amidst the mountains.
Subtropical Adventure: Your Alternative Guide to Okinawa
Explore remote islands only accessible via water buffalo, hike deep into Natural Heritage-protected rainforest, and snorkel amongst coral-fringed shorelines on this rare island adventure.
A Three Day Road Trip Through Hokkaido’s Shiretoko National Park
Everything you need to know before taking a trip to the edge of the world.
A Snapshot Guide to Nakameguro, Tokyo’s Ever-Evolving Leafy Suburb
Once a quiet residential suburb, Nakameguro is a neighbourhood that has reinvented itself over the years.
The Universal Language of Movement: Cycling in Rural Japan
Whereas some know Japan for sprawling neon cityscapes, robot restaurants and Harajuku girls, there is a lesser known side to this mysterious archipelago.
Where Innovation Meets Tradition: New Balance T House, Tokyo
I was invited behind the scenes to New Balance Tokyo Design Studio to check out the recently opened New Balance T House.
7 Reasons to Add Mishima to Your Next Japan Itinerary
For those wanting to break away from the usual destinations and experience the authenticity of local Japanese life, I introduce to you Mishima.
A Road Trip Through Hokkaido, Japan
This year is likely to see a shift towards domestic travel, as people are more conscious both physically and environmentally.
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