Kumano Kodo Day Trip (To Nachi Taisha Shrine)
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)
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Otaru Day Trip From Sapporo (With Otaru Canal)
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)
The Sapporo Beer Museum in Hokkaido (A Visit for Beer and Food)
The city of Sapporo in Hokkaido is famous for its Sapporo Beer and also the mutton grills and a visit to the Sapporo Beer Museum… Read More »The Sapporo Beer Museum in Hokkaido (A Visit for Beer and Food)
Scenic Train Journeys Japan (Kyushu Scenic Train Route)
There are some great scenic train journeys in Japan and the Kyushu Scenic Train Route is one of the best. Interested in doing it? This… Read More »Scenic Train Journeys Japan (Kyushu Scenic Train Route)
Studio Ghibli Museum Tokyo (A Must Visit For Animation Fans)
Like animation and planning a visit to Japan? Then Studio Ghibli Museum is a must see for anyone visiting Tokyo who loves animation movies, especially… Read More »Studio Ghibli Museum Tokyo (A Must Visit For Animation Fans)
Abandoned Theme Parks In Japan (Nara Dreamland)
Ever had a dream that you were walking through a zombie apocalypse? Watched the Walking Dead? Read a lot of Stephen King books? Well there’s… Read More »Abandoned Theme Parks In Japan (Nara Dreamland)
Sapporo Sakura (Cherry Blossom Season in Sapporo)
The cherry blossom season (sakura) is one of the best times to visit Japan and I had personally wanted to see it for a long time,… Read More »Sapporo Sakura (Cherry Blossom Season in Sapporo)
Kumamoto Castle and The Last Stand of The Samurai
If you love samurai movies then any visit to Japan will obviously be epic (it’s epic anyway), but a trip to Kyushu island in south-west… Read More »Kumamoto Castle and The Last Stand of The Samurai
What To Pack For Japan Travel
This is the essential Japan travel checklist of things to pack for your travel to Japan and some things to organise before going. I have spent… Read More »What To Pack For Japan Travel
The Best Places In Japan (A Photo Guide Showing Where To Go)
This is a photo guide on for some of the best places in Japan to see and do which will help you plan your trip… Read More »The Best Places In Japan (A Photo Guide Showing Where To Go)
The Temples Of Kansai – Japan Photo Essay
The Kansai region in Japan is packed full of old temples, shrines, pagodas and so on. It makes for one of the most cultural areas… Read More »The Temples Of Kansai – Japan Photo Essay
What It’s Like In A Japanese Capsule Hotel – Sci Fi Attack!
I remember watching one of George Lucas’s first movies called THX1138, set in a dystopian future where everyone conforms to the system living underground in… Read More »What It’s Like In A Japanese Capsule Hotel – Sci Fi Attack!