Kyoto Rurikoin Temple’s Green Maple Leaves Are Stunning in the Rain
The Rurikoin Temple Green Maple Leaves
June has arrived, and along with it an unusually early rainy season comes...
Japanese Food for Fussy Eaters
While Japanese cuisine is largely unbeatable, there are still many dishes that fussy eaters might balk at. Some of us refuse to...
Hillside Delights and Giant Buddhas at Hasedera Temple, Kamakura
Ah, Kamakura. The historic seaside town brimming with ancient wonder. Though it's perhaps best known for the Giant Buddha (Daibutsu) at Kōtoku-in,...
Learning A Thing Or Two At A Japanese Cooking Class
Food is an important part of travel for me. When I’m exploring a new place, I want to know what foods have...
Japanese Summer Accessories to Keep You Cool All Season Long
Summer is a great time for travel, but summers in Japan, with soaring temperatures and high humidity, are no joke. Luckily, there...
How To Visit a Shinto Shrine (Jinja)
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan, particularly when it comes to religion and the etiquette...
Sampling, Shopping and Snacking at Tokyu Food Show
Food lovers, prepare yourselves for one of the most dangerous foodie activities in Shibuya. It’s not sushi, it’s not renowned international fare,...
Destroyed, Dismantled, Rebuilt: Takada Castle in Niigata
Niigata prefecture lies on the western coast of Japan, over 200km northwest of Tokyo. Its hilly geography is perfect for growing rice...
Harajuku LUSH: Eye Candy and Exclusive Products
For a nation that adores bathing and kawaii things so much, it’s no surprise LUSH has taken off in Japan. (Just don’t...
The Hakone Open-Air Museum: A Playground for Art Enthusiasts
Visiting an art museum is probably not top of most people’s lists when planning a trip to Hakone. However, you should make...