Japan Journeys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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