Nagoya, the 4th largest city of Japan, is often overlooked by travellers in favour of bigger cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. But according to Nagoya expert Lena Scheidler from Nagoya Foodie, a well-planned Nagoya itinerary should be high on your list when visiting Japan.
Winter in Japan is like a fairytale with snow-covered slopes and although it is not the season to see flowering cherry blossoms, there are plenty of other treasures to discover while exploring Japan in winter.
Japan's four islands - Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku...
In Japan, Tokyo has long been the city most people flock to but in recent times, as independent travel around Japan has become far easier, other cities have been attracting a fair share of visitors. One such city that is growing in popularity is Osaka, which is...
As one of Japan’s largest and most vibrant cities, trying to design an Osaka itinerary can be a challenge. There is just so much to see and do, you could easily spend weeks in Osaka and not see it all.
That said, even if...
Why would anyone feel the need to write about toilets? Well, when in a country like Japan and you get the sudden urge to go, you will need to be able to understand two basic essentials: where to find a toilet and how to use the toilet...
Today's restless metropolis began life as a humble fishing village called Edo ("Mouth of the Estuary"). The city's founding date is usually given as 1457 when lord Ota Dokan built his castle on a bluff overlooking the river. Despite two major disasters, the Great Kanto Earthquake of...
50 Incredible Things To Do In Japan
Onsens, ryokans, sushi and sake, Japan is a smorgasbord of tastes, sights and sounds. From walking across one of the busiest crossings...
