Picture this: the weather starts getting cooler giving a most gracious reprieve from the summer sun and the days get longer to allow you to enjoy more of the city. Yes, folks. Autumn is on the way. Whilst you may not see much of a change […]
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Attention dear travelers, I have some very important news before you set sail to Japan and it involves something vital that you require on your trip: currency. Yes, as of July 3rd, 2024, the Bank of Japan has stated that new banknotes for 1,000 yen, 5,000 […]
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Everyone knows about World Ocean Day but did you know Japan has its own national version of this holiday? Umi no hi (海の日 also known as Marine Day, Sea Day or Ocean Day) is celebrated on the third Monday in July every year to show appreciation […]
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When you plan a trip to Japan, what’s one of the cities that should be at the top of your itinerary? Kyoto, of course! The beautiful city of Kyoto was once the home of the imperial family and even continues to live up to its namesake […]
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As we approach the heart of the sakura season, another special period slowly creeps up. Anyone want to take a guess? Well if you’ve read the title of this blog you should already know, but it’s almost time for dun dun da da…Golden Week! If you’re […]
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Fruit is a healthy, juicy, delicious treat. If you’re a fruit lover or are looking for a fun experience to try on your next trip to Japan, then I’ve got the perfect suggestion for you! One activity that you should definitely check out is *drum roll, […]
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As summer ends and fall begins to settle in, a delicious aroma can be found drifting in the air. Sweet with a chestnut-like flavour, Japanese sweet potatoes (satsuma-imo) are harvested at this time of the year. As a staple of autumn, it is not only a […]
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Picture this: waking up on a morning, getting ready for the day and heading to the kitchen to cook with Japanese Green Tea. Yes you read it correctly folks – cooking with Japanese green tea. Whether it be Hojicha, Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro (to name a few) […]
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Kyoto – the heart of Japanese culture, with a multitude of shrines, temples and gardens, many of which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1994. Kyoto was once Japan’s capital, as well as the residence of the Imperial Family from 794 to 1868. […]
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When you think of Japan, what comes to mind? The food of course (it would be a crime if this wasn’t first on the list), the sights, the culture, the people. Let’s narrow it down further shall we? Where in Japan would be the top of […]
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