Matsuya, The Blue And Yellow Beef Bowl Place
When you first come to Japan, either as a tourist or a new resident, there are so many things you miss out...
Join in the Japanese tradition of eating KFC for Christmas
For those who celebrate Christmas, you’ll know food plays a big role in the festive season. It’s juicy meats, crunchy roast potatoes,...
The restaurant that inspired Quentin Tarantino: Gonpachi Nishi Azabu
Cinephiles coming to Tokyo could definitely put together a movie-based pilgrimage trip. Movie-themed amusement parks aside, there is plenty of Godzilla history,...
Where To Get Japanese Breakfast in Tokyo Without Breaking The Bank
Are you a budget conscious traveller? If so, you’re probably not staying in a hotel with a complimentary buffet breakfast. So what...
Kiyomizudera: Beyond The Main Hall
As I lower my camera amidst a sea of temple goers at Kiyomizudera, I get the feeling I’m being watched. Sure enough,...
The Top Things To Do On Miyajima Island
Miyajima, or Itsukushima, is a lush, forested island in Hiroshima Bay and undoubtedly one of the most popular day trips in the...
Green Tea Lovers Should Make a Pilgrimage To Uji… Right Now
Listen up green tea lovers! It’s time to get yourself down to Uji, aka the jewel in the crown of Kyoto’s tea...
Where to Buy English Books in Tokyo
You’re in Tokyo and fancy a read but you don’t know where to buy English books. While there’s no shortage of bookshops...
Radio Taiso At Nezu Shrine And An Early Morning Walk
“Ohayōgozaimasu!” says the man stretching beside his portable radio. Its tinny sound reminds me of hanging around my grandparent’s garage, except I...
The Jizo Statue: Japan’s most helpful Buddhist icon
As you journey across the Japanese countryside, riding the rails or walking the forest paths, there are a few things you’re likely...
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