Japan Journeys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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