Japan

The 8 Best Things To Do In Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the most epic cities in the world and after visiting many times these are eight things to do in Tokyo that… Read More »The 8 Best Things To Do In Tokyo

Yakushima Island (Japan) is a forest paradise and the Shiratani Unsuikyo forest (Yakushima forest) is one of the best places to go hiking in Yakushima… Read More »Hiking In Yakushima Forest (The Land of Enchantment)

What the hell am I doing…? I asked myself that a few times at the start of this trip cycling Osaka to Nara, and for a… Read More »Cycling Osaka To Nara On Japan’s Steepest National Road

Nara in Japan is a good place to visit if you like temples and shrines and if you time it right you could visit when there… Read More »Nara Festivals (The Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri)

These are 15 of the best books about Japan that are worth reading if you plan to visit or are just interested in Japan life… Read More »15 Best Books About Japan To Read

Looking for things to do in Nagasaki in one day? I only had one day in Nagasaki when there and this is what I recommend… Read More »5 Best Things To Do In Nagasaki In One Day

Facts about sushi – A visually appealing, culturally addictive, and artistic form of food – those who are unknown to sushi may wonder what is… Read More »21 Interesting Facts About Sushi (What Is Sushi?)

Koyasan and the Okunoin Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Japan with over 200,000 graves of Buddhist Monks and important people such as warlords. The… Read More »Guide To Koyasan: Where Tradition Meets Tranquility

If you want the quick answer here it’s ‘yes definitely go to Japan in autumn’. It’s one of the best times of year to visit,… Read More »Japan in Autumn (The Pros and Cons of Visiting)

Nagoya is Japan’s 4th populous city and a great place to check out as a backpacker, or as anyone. Interesting sights, cheap accommodation, local food,… Read More »Things To Do In Nagoya For Cheap (Japan Travel)

Interested in hiking on historic pilgrims trails in Japan? The Kumano Kodo Trail is for just that and is located in the Kansai region of Japan.… Read More »Kumano Kodo Day Trip (To Nachi Taisha Shrine)

Otaru makes a great day trip from Sapporo as it’s not so far away. You could even do it in half a day as it’s… Read More »Otaru Day Trip From Sapporo (With Otaru Canal)