Best Places to Visit in Japan
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 [...]
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 [...]
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