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Japan is an incredible country to visit. So much so, that I think every corner is the best place to visit in Japan! But before I get carried away, let me clarify that there is a clear hierarchy [...]

Every country has its own list of things that make it unique and Japan is no exception. In my opinion, it is one of the most distinctive and fascinating countries in the world, though I may be a [...]

Kyoto is one of the most famous and important cities in Japan, serving as its capital until 1868 and acting as its unofficial cultural capital today. As the eighth-largest city in Japan, its [...]

Nikko is a small town located about 2 hours north of Tokyo’s city centre. It is most well known for its World Heritage temples and shrines, stunning national park and relaxing onsens. Whether you [...]

Rinnoji Temple is the only Buddhist Temple as part of Nikko’s World Heritage Temples and Shrines. The most well-known structure of Rinnoji is Sanbutsudo Hall (the main hall), however, there are [...]

Nikko Toshogu Shrine is dedicated to one of the most important figures in Japanese history, Tokugawa Ieyasu, a feudal lord and subsequent Shogun (the samurai/military leader of Japan) whose reign [...]

Yokohama is a harbour city located 29km south of Tokyo’s city centre. Interestingly, it is also Japan’s second-largest city, with just over a million more residents than Osaka! The city may not [...]

As Japan’s second-largest city, Osaka is one of the first places people recommend to visit when travelling to Japan. Most notably known for its shopping and cuisine, in Osaka, you will find [...]

I’ve been an avid lover of Japan all my life, so when I finally had the chance to visit in 2014, I thought I was SO ready. After all, I’d been preparing for this all my life. But engaging with [...]

Ahh Christmas. My favourite time of the year. From the food and presents to the decorations, parties and sparkly lights, what’s not to love? There’s just something magical about [...]

When a place is said to have the best seafood, the best desserts, the best snow and the best weather in all of Japan, it’s hard to ignore! Hokkaido is one of the only places in Japan [...]

Tokyo is Japan’s capital city, and when it comes to things to do, it doesn’t disappoint. For the first timer, it can be pretty overwhelming to figure out what to see when visiting the [...]

If you wish to visit Japan, there is a good chance you will be able to without a visa. Japan has alliances with many countries, which means travellers may stay in Japan visa-free for a certain [...]

Japanese culture on a whole is very respectful, honourable and modest in nature. When travelling around Japan, a certain level of humility and politeness will be required. So let’s break [...]

As a general rule, it’s best to take only the bare essentials to Japan (and this is coming from someone who always over-prepares for a trip!) My first reason is completely self-indulgent in that [...]

Spring (February, March, April) is often seen as the best time to visit Japan, and understandably so. Each year the cherry blossoms put on a stunning show that attracts thousands of tourists and [...]

Japan is an island nation located off the east coast of Korea and China. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Japan is made up of a total of 6,852 islands that hug the eastern shoreline of Russia, [...]

Cherry blossoms are one of the most iconic symbols of Japan. Easily distinguished by their stunning pink flowers, cherry blossoms are revered not only for their beauty but also for what they [...]

When I was reflecting on what to write for my first blog post, I realised something quite amazing; that I am lucky enough to have found not just one, but two loves of my life; my amazing [...]