Useful Tips for First-Time Travellers to Japan
It’s been just over a week since we returned home and my mind is still wandering back to the incredible energy, order, colour and calm of Japan. Before I forget the practical thi
Japan’s Konbini Culture — Why Convenience Stores Deserve a Place on Your Itinerary
Before visiting Japan, I never imagined myself raving about convenience stores… yet here we are. During our recent Golden Route adventure through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, one thin
Clouds & udon: a day at Mount Fuji’s 5th Station
After a couple of wonderfully chaotic days in Tokyo, getting up close to Mount Fuji’s snowcapped peak felt like the perfect change of pace. It wasn’t just something we could do
Shinjuku and the Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya vs Shinjuku — streets apart, equally unforgettable Tokyo has a way of pulling you in from the very first step. For us, the afternoon began where it simply had to — at t
