My personal tips and favourite spots to see, shop, and eat in Japan.
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Meaning "stormy mountain", Arashiyama is a picturesque district only 20 minutes train ride from central Kyoto. It's famous for its…
On your first trip to Japan, you might plan to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But definitely add Nara to…
Tokyo Solamachi is a huge shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at the base of Sky Tree (world's tallest tower). If…
My favourite market I love to visit in Japan is the Kobo-ichi market in Kyoto. It's held on the 21st…
A memorable trip to Izu for hot springs included discovering Genraku's black sesame manju in Shuzenji. The delicious treat left…
Since reading the manga Nanatsuya Shinobuno Hosekibako, I've wanted to try a Mame-Daifuku; it appears as the main character's favourite…
In my last post, I shared kitchen and dining wares that I'm glad I bought in Japan. Now, it’s time…
Kitchen & tableware finds from Japan that I’m glad I bought—practical, well-designed, and unique. I'm so happy with these kitchenware…
JR (Central Japan Railway Company) recycles retired bullet train parts into various goods like ice-cream spoons, baseball bats, suitcases, bags,…
From grilled eels to wagyu beef burgers, Japan's got some top-notch restaurants. Here's a list of my favourite restaurants, all…
