Exploring The Island of Shodoshima And Kankakei Gorge
Shodoshima is an island found in the Inland Sea of Japan – a relatively little-known but well worth exploring part of the Japanese archipelago. There are around 30,000 people living…
Planning
How To Stay In A Decent Cheap Hotel In Tokyo
Isn’t Japan Prohibitively Expensive? Is there such a thing as a cheap hotel in Tokyo? One of the most common, recurring myths about Japan is that it is prohibitively…
Changing Plans, New Discoveries
I recently arrived back after our most recent 16 day Japan adventure. It was one full of discovery and variety, friends, family, seeing a friend’s band perform their first gig…
2 Week Tour of Chugoku – 16 Day Itinerary
Our next adventure begins soon. This time around we have just over two weeks. In order to make the most of that time, we have planned an itinerary that takes…
Japan – Why You Need To Go Beyond Tokyo
One of the biggest headline messages I want you to take on board when planning any trip in Japan, especially your first, is not to make the mistake of thinking…
5 Essential Things You Need Before You Come To Japan
When it comes to travel, many of us dream about being spontaneous. Suddenly deciding to up sticks and fly somewhere exotic with no real plan. Maybe even without a specific…
Sakura! Guide To Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan
Spring – or haru – is a perfect time of year to explore Japan. Across large parts of the archipelago the weather is bright, sunny and generally free of…
How To Plan A Trip To Japan In Just 4 Steps
Planning a trip to Japan should be exciting! But it can also be daunting and the options for what to do potentially overwhelming. To help you get started, I’ve…