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 a smaller...
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 you only have one day in...
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 in Japan. Simple...
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 1923 that...
Have you always dreamed about visiting Japan? The Land of the Rising Sun is a unique fusion of old traditions and futuristic ideas. With so many exciting attractions as well as traditional and contemporary cultural experiences to put on your Japan itinerary, you’ll need at least 10 days in...
Honjin Hiranoya takes my breath away the moment I step into the wide-open expanse of the fresh-smelling tatami reception area. This is no ordinary ryokan (traditional Japanese hotel) but a luxury destination in its own right. The only problem being the competitor for the travellers’ attention is all the...