When you hear the word Japan the first things that generally come to mind are neon lit skyscrapers, geishas, sushi and of course Mount Fuji. After spending a month there in 2010 we knew there was a lot more to discover in this wonderful country. From stunning countryside to a rich cultural history, Japan is […]
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Video: A day touring Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan
Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan We recently visited the wonderful Japanese island of Ishigaki. While we were there we visited the beaches, tried the delicious local cuisine, drank sake at 09:30 in the morning, wore ancient costumes, listened to traditional music and created our own local cloth. Check out our video below to see us in […]
Things to do in Nara Japan: See the best sites in Nara
I must admit, I had never heard of Nara before arriving in Japan. We obviously knew about places like Tokyo , Kyoto and Mount Fuji but not Nara. Sometimes just turning up in a place without having any knowledge about it really helps with expectations as you have no preconceptions. Nara turned out to be an amazing city. […]
What to do in Osaka
The Japanese saying of “kuidaore” is used to describe Osaka, which translates to something like, ‘falling down from eating’. Osakis love their food and they love to party. In fact it is said the people of Osaka spend more on food than anything else. The amount of restaurant and bar lined streets you can find […]
Things To Do In Kyoto Japan
There are some cities around the world that you have to see at least once in your life. Paris, London, Rome, Istanbul and New York instantly come to mind. Kyoto is one of those cities. With over 17 Unesco World Heritage sites, 1600 Buddhist temples and countless Shinto shrines, Kyoto is the cultural gem of […]
How we gatecrashed a Japanese pop stars wedding in Tokyo
Two Asahi please we asked the barman. No problem he said in perfect English. As we waited for our beers we looked around the bar and was impressed at how the clientele really took the night’s wedding theme to heart. We knew the Japanese liked dressing up but this was another level entirely. There were […]
Memories of early travels | Sleeping in a manga cafe in Tokyo vlog
Have you ever turned up in a megacity and decided that you would not book accommodation? We hadn’t either until we arrived in Tokyo. But after hearing about the DVD rooms and Manga Cafes that double up as accommodation for stranded train travellers we just had to try it. Could there be anything more Japanese than […]
Finding peace in Hiroshima
08:15 August 6th 1945 For a moment stop and imagine yourself going about your daily routine in the morning. The sky is blue and clear, you’re probably on your way to work, nothing out of the ordinary is going on. And then, at exactly 8.15am you see a bright light in the sky, you hear […]
5 alternative things to do in Tokyo
Tokyo is a city of extremes. A city with ultra modern skyscrapers stand next to ancient temples. The politest city dwellers anywhere on the planet that also have a strange kinky side to them. Traditional restaurants next door to bizarre maid cafes. You will see more weird and wonderful things in a day in Tokyo […]