My personal tips and favourite spots to see, shop, and eat in Japan.
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Travelling Japan for a while? When you’ve hit your limit of temples, shrines, and traditional streets, it’s completely normal to…
Japan is one of those rare destinations where everything just… works. Trains glide in on time, streets stay spotless without…
Just a short walk from Asakusa’s Senso‑ji, Miharu is a cosy lampwork glass studio where you can try making traditional…
The Kobe Lampwork Glass Museum showcases lampwork beads and glass pieces from different periods and places, with a workshop area…
A super easy way to pick up Amazon orders 24/7 while you're traveling in Japan. I recently picked up an…
When you think of Hyogo, Himeji Castle (and Kobe beef) usually comes to mind. But tucked away at the base…
Japan’s “問屋街” (Tonya-gai) are wholesale streets packed with merchants specializing in specific goods like textiles or kitchenware. While many cater…
Here's how I get to the airport stress-free — by sending my suitcase ahead. If you're heading home from Japan…
Tokyo has many shops dedicated to traditional craftsmanship, but if you're looking for places that bring a variety of Japan-made…
Ginza’s antenna shops are a fun way to explore Japan’s regions without leaving Tokyo. Each one represents a different prefecture,…
