by Jessica | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 | Japan Travel
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 trips in order to hit all three cultural, historic, and shopping...
by Laura | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 | Japan Cultural Experiences
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 fresh and dried and can be found on many menus in the famous Arashiyama...
by Jessica | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 | Japan Area Guide, Japan Itinerary
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 temples to tranquil gardens and incredible food experiences, Nara is one...
by Jessica | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 | Tokyo Neighbourhood Guides
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 all about luxury, shopping, and gourmet food. If you’re looking for the...
by Laura | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 | Japan Experience Guides
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 nostalgia and old-world charm, Namba and Shinsaibashi offer the beating...
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