Apr 15, 2019 | Kyoto, Travel
On a winter’s day, the warming scent of roasting chestnuts greets your nose as you make your way down Shijō-Dōri. Here in Kyoto’s downtown, chestnut vendors, lantern-lit alleyways and ancient shops sit comfortably alongside department stores, markets and...
Apr 13, 2019 | First Time Japan, Travel
1. Use a luggage delivery service. This tip once would have been, ‘Take a hiking pack, not a suitcase.’ My advice has now changed, but the reasons behind it remain the same. Japanese streets and railway stations can be difficult to negotiate with a...
Apr 13, 2019 | Tokyo, Travel
Greater Tokyo has a population of around 38 million, all jam-packed into a relatively small area between Tokyo Bay on one side and mountains on the other. The views over this megapolis are impressive on a clear day, when you might be lucky enough to see the top of Mt...
Apr 13, 2019 | First Time Japan, Travel
Imperial Palace and East Gardens The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the official residence of the imperial household, and is a short and pleasant walk from Tokyo Station. 1st May, 2019 marks the abdication of Emperor Akihito and the succession of his son, Crown Prince...
Apr 13, 2019 | Tokyo, Travel
Asakusa is one of the places in Tokyo that still comes to mind when I think of my very first trip to Japan as a six-year old myself. I have been back many times since and I would still highly recommend it to anyone going to Tokyo for the first time or those on a...
Apr 13, 2019 | Tokyo, Travel
Tsukiji Fish Markets If you’re looking for a breakfast or lunch that is undeniably Japanese, then a visit to Tsukiji Fish Markets is sure to satisfy. Tsukiji is unsurprisingly a great place to find excellent sushi (with rice) and sashimi (just raw fish)...
