Best Oyaki in Nagano: Ogawanosho, steps from Zenkoji Temple
While Nagano Prefecture’s geography is not conducive to growing rice, it is absolutely perfect for buckwheat. Thanks...
Lanterns Over the Dark Sea Create Dreamlike Kiriko Festival on Noto Peninsula
A glow from festival lights fills the air with excitement. As the warm days of summer arrive, the...
The Curious Dosojin Statues of Nozawa Onsen
Walking around Nozawa Onsen village, you might start to wonder what’s up with all the statues. It...
A Day at Daio Wasabi Farm: The Biggest in Japan
If you’d told me five years ago that one day I'd be pairing my steak with soy sauce and wasabi, rather than...
Kyoto City Walking Tour: Concrete, Jungles and Kyoto’s Oldest Shrine.
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If you're looking for a relaxed-pace walking tour in the lesser-known northward...
Vegan Food in Tokyo: A Complete Guide
Travelling while vegan can be difficult; worrying about whether you’re going to be able to find somewhere to eat is something most...
Gluten-Free in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know
Visiting new places with an allergy can be hard. However, knowing what you can eat before you go, as well as what...
Enjoy the Summer Cheer at the Multicoloured Nebuta Matsuri
'Tis the season to be jolly! In Japan’s case, that means the season of summer festivals. One of the most striking festivals...
Visiting The World’s Tallest Tower: Tokyo Skytree
Since its opening in 2012, Tokyo Skytree has become a beloved fixture on the skylines of eastern Tokyo. Standing a whopping 634...
Late Night Fortune Telling At Sensoji Temple
Founded in 645, Senso-ji is the oldest temple in Tokyo—and with 30 million visitors per year, it’s...