by Angelie | Jan 13, 2026 | Japan Cultural Experiences
We know how hard it is to plan a Kyoto itinerary. The city is so dense with world-class history and culture that you could spend a month here and still feel like you missed something. It is almost impossible to fit everything in. But when our clients ask us for that...
by Angelie | Jan 6, 2026 | Japan Travel, Japan Transportation
So, you’re planning a trip to Japan and looking for a quick escape from the neon lights of Tokyo. You’ve probably heard of Hakone, the hot spring town with the pirate ships, the unique black eggs, and those elusive views of Mount Fuji. Most travellers head there...
by Angelie | Dec 28, 2025 | Japanese Food & Drinks, Japan Experience Guides, Tokyo Experience Guides
Japanese cuisine is famous across the globe. For many travellers, eating their way through Tokyo or Kyoto is the main reason for the trip. But we find that simply tasting the food isn’t always enough. In fact, one of the most frequent requests we get from our...
by Angelie | Dec 24, 2025 | Japan Area Guide
Iwate is the second-largest prefecture in Japan, but in our experience, it is still one of the quietest. It covers a massive area, stretching from the Sanriku Coast in the east to the mountains in the west. When we send clients to Tohoku, they often watch Iwate blur...
by Angelie | Dec 21, 2025 | Tokyo Experience Guides, Japan Cultural Experiences, Japan Experience Guides
You have probably seen photos of it before: a cracked ceramic bowl that hasn’t been thrown away, but instead repaired with a striking line of gold. It looks beautiful, but we think the philosophy behind it is even more impressive. In most places, when you break...
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