You don’t have to travel all the way to Japan to enjoy a beautiful Japanese garden. There are many wonderful Japanese gardens in the UK! From the Scottish Highlands in the north to the English capital in the south there are many peaceful Japanese gardens in the UK to choose from. Full of calming stone […]
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12 Best Cities to Visit in Japan

Japan is full of many incredible cities. From strikingly modern megacities to ancient capitals there are many exciting cities for travellers to visit. Yet which cities are the best? To help you decide here is a guest post by Via Travelers. Which city in Japan will you want to visit most? Here are the 12 […]
100 Incredible Instagram Spots in Asia

Asia is full of gorgeous Instagram spots. Everyone has seen at least one picture of a happy traveller posing in Bali or a proud hiker on the Great Wall of China on our Instagram feeds. Yet where are Asia’s most instagrammable spots? Enjoy this collection of 100 Instagram spots from Armenia to Japan. Allow yourself […]
The Stationery Cafe Bunbougu in Tokyo

The stationery café in Shibuya, Tokyo is one of the best lesser known themed cafes to visit in Japan. If you would like to visit a less touristy themed cafe during your stay in Tokyo and you like doodling, consider visiting Cafe Bunbougu. Tokyo is famous for its strange, weird and wacky cafes. You must […]
10 Things Nobody tells you about the Typhoon Season in Japan

There are some things you should know about visiting Japan during the typhoon season. The Typhoon season in Japan takes place between June to October. July and August are the months most prone to typhoons in Japan. Typhoon season can affect your Japanese travel plans. There are some disadvantages to visiting Japan during the typhoon […]
The Madness of Pikachu Outbreak

Pikachu Outbreak festival in Tokyo Yokahama is pure Pikachu madness! I have never seen so many Pikachus in my life. Giant Pikachus, tiny pikachus, dancing Pikachus, Pikachus on stilts, Pikachus with water guns, cuddly Pikachus, Pikachu hats, Pikachu posters, Pikachu everywhere! Visiting the Pikachu Outbreak Festival We had heard of the Pikachu Outbreak festival and […]
The Little Stone Men of Kyoto

Otagi Nenbutsu Ji – A little stone man stands nestled in a forest. He is no taller than your knee. The little man has a green hat. His green hat is made of moss and grass. The stone man is happy and smiling. He is happy because he is surrounded by his many friends. There […]