Tag: travel
Ten Years On: Touring The Fukushima Coastline
Fukushima is an enormous prefecture in Japan. It spreads from the coast far inland, encompassing towns, mountains, beaches, and lakes. And yet, when we think of the word Fukushima, our minds dart to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster that has ravaged much...
Our Guide To Getting Around Naoshima Art Island
Japan's Art Island has a few pockets of attractions, so chances are you're wondering about the best way to get around Naoshima. How far is one thing from another? Is there car parking? Can you just walk it? As it turns out,...
Tomogashima: Japan’s Forgotten Fortress
In the mood for something different?
Japan is widely accepted as a destination that can offer something for everyone, from the rustic ancient capital city of Nara to the hyper-modern metropolis of Tokyo. The downside to its popularity is...
Ichikawaya Coffee is A Stylish Machiya Cafe in Kyoto
Kyoto seems to excel at cafes in all their variants, ranging from the sleek to stylish to downright cozy. Our favourites are machiya cafes. These converted wooden townhouses are warm and elegant, and they'll likely be your next favourite caffeination station too....
The Jogasaki Coast: Hiking through Volcanic Cliffs and Quiet Capes
After a morning spent witnessing volcanic archery and visiting a capybara onsen, my fiancé and I were off to the Jogasaki Coast, our next destination in the Ito Peninsula. A stretch of jagged 10-meter high cliffs threaded with hiking trails, it offers...
A Dragon, a Goddess, and a Shrine: Why You Need to Visit Enoshima Island: Part 1
Sun, sky, an epic romance between a goddess and a vicious five-headed dragon, Enoshima Island has it all. Home to ancient shrines, winding pathways framed by traditional restaurants and shops, and candle-lit caves, the island is a not-to-be-missed day or overnight trip...
