An Autumn Stroll through Momijidani Park on Miyajima
Just a short ferry ride from Hiroshima, Miyajima island is a paradise for nature-lovers. Within minutes, a seaside stroll with the local...
Mt. Mitake: A One-Day Itinerary for Nature and Serenity
When the excitement of Tokyo has gotten to be too much, head to the mountains to recharge in nature. My favorite mountain...
All The Highlights On This 2 Night Naoshima Itinerary
Naoshima Art Island is a must-see for art lovers travelling to Japan. Due to its location and the wide array of attractions,...
Our Guide to: Getting to Naoshima Art Island
For those visiting Japan’s famous art island, it’s important to understand how to get to Naoshima ahead of time. As it’s an...
Front Row Seats For Neon: A Dotonbori River Cruise
In 1612, an Osakan man by the name of Yasui Doton began work on a canal to connect two nearby rivers and...
Dining in Dotonbori: Osaka’s Lively Entertainment District
Osaka is Japan’s second largest city, which may leave you wondering exactly where to go for some guaranteed fun? That’s easy! Head...
Daru-madness at О̄saka’s Katsuōji Temple.
Thousands of 'used' Daruma? Welcome to the mountain temple of Katsuō-ji.
One could say...
Back to the Futurism: It’s still the 1990’s in Osaka’s Den Den Town.
While many people will recognise Akihabara as Tokyo's centre for all things 'otaku', Osaka harbours its own, lesser-known tech-geek paradise. With its home-grown and grassroots atmosphere, Den Den Town is the embodiment of the best of the Dirty South.
Awashima Shrine: Kada’s Hall of a Thousand Eyes
Hidden away in the sleepy port town of Kada lies an unsettling secret...
Explore Osaka’s Shinsaibashisuji shopping street
The Shinsaibashi area of Osaka is well-known for its shopping options and is one of the most popular spots in the city....
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