Culture

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]