Many tourists travel around Japan hoping to encounter some of its beautiful wildlife. They might want to see macaques relaxing in an onsen, a Tanuki streaking across the road or even a majestic Japanese deer.
AnimalsNatureHiroshimaIbarakiNara
Alfie Blincowe
November 5, 2018
In Canal City shopping centre in Fukuoka, for just 980 yen you can eat gold, and ice cream at the same time. This is definitely the fanciest and most wonderfully wasteful ice cream around.
ShoppingSweetsFukuoka
Alfie Blincowe
September 7, 2018
Before sugar was first imported, Japanese sweets relied on fruits and vegetables with a natural sweetness. Sweet potatoes and sweet bean paste were the best Japan had to offer — then suddenly, Japan was introduced to cake.
Food & DrinkSweetsNagasaki
Alfie Blincowe
August 31, 2018
Tucked away below Japan’s main island of Honshu, Shikoku Island is home to four prefectures, all known for being more rural and traditional. Being disconnected from the main island of Japan has its advantages though, the island is packed full of authentically Japanese spots to visit. Ehime is the most recognizable of Shikoku, with sights linking it to the famous studio Ghibli, and the Japanese royal family.
Food & DrinkNatureOnsenTravel TipsEhime
Alfie Blincowe
August 28, 2018
The exquisite, alluring, and all around wonderful city of Hiroshima that has withstood destruction to become one of the most exciting parts of Japan. Here are 15 reasons why I love about this prefecture.
Travel TipsHiroshima
Alfie Blincowe
November 11, 2017
If you have been wondering what kinds of wonderfully weird drink bars there are across Tokyo, some of these will give you an idea of what you will find. Drinking comes second at these places.
Bars & DrinkingTokyo
Alfie Blincowe
September 29, 2017
Yamaguchi is a small but very impressive cluster of traditional Japanese culture that stays true to the history of the country. Here are 15 of the funnest, most exciting things to do there.
Travel GuideTravel TipsYamaguchi
Alfie Blincowe
September 20, 2017
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