by Angelie | Last updated May 13, 2026 | Japan Travel
The way I see it, Gion gets overhyped and underexplained at the same time, which is a frustrating combination when you’re trying to actually plan a trip. Yes, it’s beautiful. Yes, you might spot a geiko on her way to work in the early evening. But if you...
by Angelie | Last updated May 2, 2026 | Spring in Japan, Japan Travel
Everyone talks about cherry blossom season, and fair enough, it is spectacular. But if you ask long-term residents here which month is their favourite for flower-chasing in Japan, we bet a surprising number will say May. The sakura crowds have gone home, the weather...
by Jessica | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Japan Media Fixer
Filming in Japan is an amazing opportunity to capture serene beauty, unique crafts, and some truly novel experiences. However, it also comes with plenty of rules. Regulations are shaped by both the law and strong cultural expectations around privacy, order, and...
by Angelie | Last updated Apr 30, 2026 | Japanese Food & Drinks, Japan Cultural Experiences
Kyoto is the historical centre of Japanese green tea, and if you care about matcha at all, this is THE city to visit. In fact, with too many to choose from, it is almost a challenge to find the best matcha in Kyoto. The connection goes back centuries. When Zen...
by Angelie | Last updated May 4, 2026 | Japan Travel
Planning a trip to Japan is exciting, but it can turn into a real headache fast. There is just so much information out there, and a lot of it is the same recycled advice copy-pasted across a hundred different travel blogs. Most big travel agencies are not much better....
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