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What most people miss when planning a first time itinerary to Tokyo, is the wealth of day trips on offer on the outskirts of the city.
From design hotels and creative living spaces to art islands and floating tea houses, Japan has so many unique places to experience art and architecture.
Once a quiet residential suburb, Nakameguro is a neighbourhood that has reinvented itself over the years.
A world class museum doubles up as a hotel, cutting edge modern art flows along the coastline, and disused buildings are transformed into pop-up galleries.
Travelling ‘hands-free’ throughout Japan is a less stressful and far easier way to see the country. Here’s how to do it.
Spanning the length of 3 prefectures, the Japanese Alps are full of natural beauty. From snow monkeys and sacred forests to thatched-roofed villages and more, here’s how to experience it at its best.
If you’re anything like me, then after your first trip to Japan, you’ll probably be reassessing your life and thinking about how you can return to spend longer in the country.
The bright lights of Japan’s capital entice many visitors to the most famous spots, but when in Tokyo it’s best to do as locals do and explore the city’s lesser-known neighbourhoods.
Do you want to spend 6 months in Japan without taking a career break? For the culturally curious traveller, Japan’s Digital Nomad Visa has made that dream a reality. Here’s everything you need to know.
Hidden tofu restaurants, a long-standing paper-maker, and a giant haven for book lovers. Here’s how to spend 36 hours in Japan’s capital city.
It’s the third largest city in Japan, and famous the world over. But is Osaka worth visiting in 2024?
Located in central Marunouchi District, the brand new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo brings luxury Italian design with a touch of minimalism to Japan’s capital.
The perfect way to relax after a hard day’s exploring. Here’s how to make the most of your traditional Japanese dip.
From paradise-style beaches and untouched countryside to spiritual pilgrimages and dramatic volcanic landscapes, Japan has a lot to offer. Here are the best prefectures and months to experience it all.
Travelling ‘hands-free’ throughout Japan is a less stressful and far easier way to see the country. Here’s how to do it.
Set in Tonami Plain, Rakudo-An is a more than 100-year-old restored farmhouse that’s ideal for a quiet and traditional Japanese escape.
Japanese transport is clean, reliable, and quick. But which should you use to get around? In this article, we’ll find out.
Created in Paris, built in Kyoto, and designed by the one-and-only Tadao Ando, The Shinmonzen is located riverside in the heart of Kyoto’s Gion District.
The first of its kind in on the island, The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka combines low-key luxury and traditional crafts into one of the area’s most enticing accommodation options.
It might be one of the most convenient ways to travel around Japan, but is the Japan Rail Pass still worth it in 2024?
Known globally for the Nebuta Matsuri, Aomori Prefecture plays host to a number of artistic landmarks including Aomori Museum of Art and the Ryue Nishizawa-designed, Towada Art Center.
Echigo-Tsumari Art Field seamlessly combines rural Japan with modern artistic expressions from both local and international artists.
Wander through the ancient pilgrimage trails of the Kumano Kodo, where nature, history and culture combine in the spiritual heartland of Japan.
Set on the edge of Lake Poroto and enfolded in forest, this 42-room ryokan convincingly blurs the line between man-made structures and its bucolic surroundings.
Kickstart your Tokyo travel plans with my latest snapshot guide, featuring 10 of my favourite Tokyo Neighbourhoods. I’ll take you to some of my favourite hidden corners and offer a more thoughtful, slower way to appreciate Tokyo, away from the usual tourist traps.