If you're keen to witness the famed cherry blossoms of Japan but want more than the classic viewing experience, Tokyo has plenty of unique experiences up her sleeve. Those travellers who... Continue Reading
The Japanese word ‘omotenashi’ is one that has intrigued people since it first entered mainstream western culture. With the hype surrounding the Tokyo Olympics and, earlier this year... Continue Reading
Up until now, our day trip from the onsen (hot spring) city of Beppu, had been a relatively muted affair. That’s not to say it hadn’t been marvellous as well. In the morning we... Continue Reading
I’m at the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. It’s November 11. Remembrance Day. So it’s already a special time to be here. That it is also the seventh anniversary of the passing of... Continue Reading
Watching umegae mochi (red bean rice cake) makers through store windows on Tenjin-sama Dori in Daizaifu is mesmerising, as they fill, flip, and flop glutinous rice flour in and out of snug moulds... Continue Reading
The city of Niigata is located on the west coast of Japan’s largest island, Honshu. Famous for its local produce, which includes rice, sake, seafood and tulips, it also serves as gateway to the... Continue Reading
