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Figuring out how to get around Japan can be confusing, overwhelming, and simply way too complicated…but it doesn’t have to be! The good news is that Japan has so many public transport options both...
Meta: Travel off the beaten path of Kyoto with an entertaining and educational visit to the Museum of Crafts and Design. Kyoto has long been the cultural heart of Japan. After a thousand years as...
Kyoto has many beautiful temples, but Kinkaku-ji (or the Golden Pavilion) has a way of stealing the spotlight the moment you set eyes on it. It’s one of the most visited and recommended spots in...
Welcome to one of the biggest questions you’ll face when planning a trip to Japan: Osaka vs Tokyo vs Kyoto. These three cities have quickly become known as the ‘Golden Route’, with tourists planning...
I recently had the chance to experience firsthand a Shamisen lesson by a professional Master, and it was unforgettable. I didn’t just get to touch the instrument, but also learned how to play an...
Want to know how to plan the perfect foodie Japan trip? We’re sharing out ultimate guide to what, where, and when to eat the best food in Japan.
If you’re planning on visiting Arashiyama to get a look at the gorgeous bamboo grove that Kyoto is so famous for, then you need to start your day with Otagi Nenbutsu-ji. Want a full guide on how to...
Yuba, or tofu skin, forms on the surface of heated soy milk and has been a key ingredient in Kyoto’s temple cuisine for centuries. Delicate, smooth, and subtly flavoured, it is often enjoyed both...
Of course, a Nara area guide has to be all about the famous, majestic, and slightly cheeky Nara deer…but did you know how much more there is to Nara? From the thousand-year-old national treasure...
Okinawa is one of our favourite places in all of Japan because…well, there’s nowhere else like it. The island prefecture boasts stunning tropical beaches, an incredible history, and is rich in proud...
Everyone has heard about Nishiki Market before. It’s in all those must-visit Kyoto lists, and it’s so famous it even shows up in music videos around the world! Stretching for around 400 metres, this...
While umbrellas may seem like everyday items, few people realise the sheer beauty and tradition hidden behind the iconic Wagasa, the Japanese traditional umbrella. The Wagasa is an umbrella...
One of the things we love most about Tokyo is just how diverse the city is. In Shimokitazawa is thrift shopping, Akihabara is an otaku’s dream, Yanaka feels like returning to old Edo…and Ginza is...
As a Japanese travel agency, there’s one question we get asked again and again: what to wear in Japan? Knowing how to dress for each season is a question we get all the time…and with the wildly...
Planning a trip to Osaka and want to get a real taste of what makes the city so addictive? A visit to Namba and Shinsaibashi is practically a rite of passage. Whilst areas like Shinsekai deliver...