Japan Journeys

If you have a sweet tooth and you’re visiting Japan, green tea-flavoured desserts...

Loving those red torii gate tunnel images from Kyoto, but just can’t get...

Whiskey. Ireland and Scotland both claim to have first created it—in fact the...

Miyajima, or Itsukushima, is a lush, forested island in Hiroshima Bay and undoubtedly...

For a fun outdoorsy adventure in Kyoto, check out the Hozugawa River Cruise....

For most, the words “Tokyo sewer tour” don’t inspire much excitement. It’s an...

Cinephiles coming to Tokyo could definitely put together a movie-based pilgrimage trip. Movie-themed...

Ine, the quaint fishing village in Kyōto’s northwest, is arguably one of the...

Tokyo Mario Kart Tours!? These Nintendo-esque go-kart street tours have to be one...

Local and authentic—these are the qualities typically associated with restaurants people want to...

Kyoto’s beauty and charm cannot be denied. However, it has led to a...

Tokyo is a sprawling metropolis with countless landscapes to explore. Besides the main...

Kyoto is a city that many consider to be the perfect embodiment of the truest 'Japanese sensibilities.' Refinement, subtlety and a restrained aesthetic create a type of harmony that permeates all facets of life in Japan. Minimalism, restraint and the beloved 'wabi-sabi' are all forms of a distinctly Kyoto-esque identity. Enter the Gion Matsuri: a night of hot air, cold beer and a touch of ancestral transcendence.

When most people think of Kyoto, they picture famous shrines and bamboo forests....

Picture this: you're a feudal lord (daimyo) with land, money and power within...

In Tokyo, you can totally get by eating on a dime. But when...

Kinako, or roasted soybean flour, might be a difficult sell if you’ve never...

Visiting an art museum is probably not top of most people’s lists when...

As I paddled my kayak through the mangroves, a hawk circled overhead and...

With literally thousands of ramen restaurants in Central Tokyo and across the Greater...

Deep in the mountains of Nagano prefecture, sidling the Japanese Central Alps, lies...

Mention Fukuoka to any Japanese person, and they’ll reply with one of two...

In the spring of 2019, my fiancée and I spent three weeks backpacking...

Wondering how to cool off in Japan’s humid summer? Perhaps you’re munching your...

Arashiyama is a lush, scenic district west of Kyoto which translates directly to...

Despite having a Christian population of roughly 1%, Christmas is a big deal...

Calling all okonomiyaki fans! If you haven’t already done so, you simply must...

For fans of Hello Kitty and her menagerie of mates, or even those...

Food is an important part of travel for me. When I’m exploring a...

If you’ve ever experienced the small thrill of finding a town or restaurant...

A line of Buddhist monks walk the stone path of Okuno-in.

Ryoanji Temple is a UNESCO listed Zen Buddhist Temple home to Japan’s most...

Tokyo’s world famous Tsukiji Market has now officially...

Since time immemorial, Japanese sensibility has lionised the transient events in life. Soon...

This Kyoto walking tour brings you from the Kodaiji complex to Kiyomizudera. An...

At first glance, Kasuga Taisha Shrine looks like the gateway to an ancient,...

There’s nothing more soothing than spending a day in nature; I’ve always thought...

Calling all adventurers! The realm of Eorzea is in dire need of your...

Summers in Kyoto can be surprisingly hot and humid. Luckily, the pragmatic ancient...

Japanese pizza has a reputation for being a little strange. Where else would...

A bird flying overhead might notice a few geometric shapes at grass level,...

Yes, you read that correctly—one whole hour. To be honest, I didn’t quite...

For green tea fans, there’s really no going past Uji—a town with tea...

It sounds like a crazy fantasy. In Japan, there’s a city. And in...

In 1612, an Osakan man by the name of Yasui Doton began work...

Not sure if you’ve heard, but the whole Tokyo city lights and neon...

By day, the neighbourhood of Ebisu hums with shoppers, museum-goers and the lunchtime...

Tired body? Looking for a break from the tourist crowds of Kyoto? A...

Food lovers rejoice, the Nishiki Market in downtown Kyoto is a mecca for...

If you’re looking for a fun activity that doubles as a memorable keepsake...

Springtime in Japan means one thing, and one thing only: cherry blossoms. The...

Looking for a way to enjoy nature, soak up culture and get some...

Once spring hits, they’re nearly everywhere. Visitors to Japan will find long strands...

The Philosopher’s Path, or Tetsugaku no michi, is a 2 km-long pedestrian pathway...

Looking for a short walking route in Kyoto that will give you real...

Kyoto is the gently lit canal to Tokyo’s fit-inducing neon—part of its charm...

After a morning spent witnessing volcanic archery and visiting a capybara onsen, my...

Japan is synonymous with sushi. Every day, thousands of fisherman take to the...

While many of Tokyo’s visitors flock to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchiko to its North...

A record spins and 1960s folk music warbles out over the old sunken...

Be ye brave enough to sail Japanese waters? Until One Piece, pirates and...

The chances are high that you've never been to Fukuoka Prefecture's secluded island...

Besides seafood, Hokkaido’s best export must be soup curry. This is exactly as...

There can be no doubt that Arashiyama is one of Kyoto’s most popular...

The districts of Akihabara and Ueno sit next to one another and offer...

Photography is a hobby of mine, a long running interest that I’ve had...

Nozawa Onsen’s heavy snowfall and abundant powder have...

Of all the major transit and shopping hubs in Tokyo, Ikebukuro seems to...

After a leisurely boat ride along the Sumida River, you will arrive in...

As I stared over the Asahiyaki instructor’s shoulder during the pottery wheel demonstration,...

Naoshima is more commonly known as Japan’s ‘art island’, and for good reason....

Nagano’s Kiso Valley, with its wooded hills and pristine waters, is the perfect...

Toddlers giggle, adults fall flat on their back, and a select few swoop...

Whenever I have visitors in town, I love taking them to a stand-up...

For those who celebrate Christmas, you’ll know food plays a big role in...

The Goto Islands are an archipelago of 140 islands located off the west...

Can your feet beat the streets of Kyoto no more? Or perhaps you’re...