15 Things to Do in Nagasaki

Nagasaki is a fascinating prefecture with a long and colourful history. It was the first part of Japan where foreign explorers were allowed to trade with and has thus been a testing ground for the future of the country.

Food & Drink Gardens Islands Onsen Parks Temples & Shrines Nagasaki

Alfie Blincowe

November 20, 2018

Where are the Friendliest Deer in Japan?

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.

Animals Nature Hiroshima Ibaraki Nara

Alfie Blincowe

November 5, 2018

Milk Village: Hokkaido's Ice Cream Parlor For Adults

Milk Village is an ice cream parlour in Hokkaido that is strictly for adults only.

Bars & Drinking Food & Drink Hokkaido

Alfie Blincowe

October 29, 2018

Eat Gold Ice Cream in Fukuoka

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.

Shopping Sweets Fukuoka

Alfie Blincowe

September 7, 2018

Castella and the Trend-Setting Desserts of Nagasaki

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 & Drink Sweets Nagasaki

Alfie Blincowe

August 31, 2018

15 Things to Do in Ehime

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 & Drink Nature Onsen Travel Tips Ehime

Alfie Blincowe

August 28, 2018

15 Things to Do in Fukuoka

Here we present 15 things you can see, do, and experience in Fukuoka.

Food & Drink Mountains Shopping Travel Tips Fukuoka

Alfie Blincowe

May 15, 2018

5 Great Ski Resorts Easily Reached by Tokyo

So if you’re a fan of skiing, or snow in general, but don’t have the money or thermals for Hokkaido, then here are five great ski destinations that can be easily reached from Tokyo.

Parks Scenery Sports Nagano Niigata Shizuoka Yamanashi

Alfie Blincowe

January 11, 2018

15 Things to Do in Hiroshima

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 Tips Hiroshima

Alfie Blincowe

November 11, 2017

4 Bizarre Tokyo Bars

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 & Drinking Tokyo

Alfie Blincowe

September 29, 2017

15 Things to Do in Yamaguchi

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 Guide Travel Tips Yamaguchi

Alfie Blincowe

September 20, 2017

Writer: Alfie Blincowe

15 Things to Do in Nagasaki

Where are the Friendliest Deer in Japan?

Milk Village: Hokkaido's Ice Cream Parlor For Adults

Eat Gold Ice Cream in Fukuoka

Castella and the Trend-Setting Desserts of Nagasaki

15 Things to Do in Ehime

15 Things to Do in Fukuoka

5 Great Ski Resorts Easily Reached by Tokyo

15 Things to Do in Hiroshima

4 Bizarre Tokyo Bars

15 Things to Do in Yamaguchi

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