Somei Yoshino: The Ageing King of Cherry Blossoms
Known as the 'king of cherry trees', the Somei Yoshino variety have delighted hanami goers for generations. But despite their beauty, they...
Ten Years On: Touring The Fukushima Coastline
Fukushima is an enormous prefecture in Japan. It spreads from the coast far inland, encompassing towns, mountains, beaches, and lakes. And yet,...
Goto Udon: One Heavenly Hell Pot
Japan is a haven for noodle lovers. With various types and even more regional variations, there’s something...
JK For A Day: Embracing Your Inner Teen In Tokyo
Living in Japan, I can’t help but look around at all the cute things and think ‘Man, I would have loved that...
Gunkanjima Digital Museum: Preserving Hashima’s Human Experience
Life on Hashima is of great fascination to me. In the 1950s, this tiny coal mining island,...
A Leisurely Yokohama Seashore Tour
After Japan opened to foreign trade in the middle of the 19th century, Yokohama became a major port for travelers from other...
Explore the Decaying ‘Battleship Island’ on a Gunkanjima Cruise
I have a morbid fascination with abandonments. They are symbols of death, bankruptcy, modernisation and economic downturn. Their grimy shadows hide secrets,...
Gachapon Capsule Toys: Cheap Souvenirs and a Bit of Fun
If you’re looking for a cheap souvenir that comes with a bit of fun and surprise, try gachapon! These coin operated toy...
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine: Fukuoka’s Favourite Day Trip
When exam season rolls around in Japan, the place to be—other than at your desk studying—is at a Tenmangu Shrine, praying for...
The Penis Festival in Komaki: A Unique Cultural Event
At any time of year, visitors can find various festivals throughout Japan that offer a great opportunity to get off the beaten...
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