Posts tagged with ‘Japan’

Changes to the JR Pass and travelling on the bullet train (shinkansen), as well as a new smoking ban...

Thank you to everyone who supported the Kickstarter for my Japan travel guide book!

The Amabie (アマビエ) is a monster from Japanese folklore. If you draw an Amabie & show it to everyone,...

A look back at #Japanuary, my Instagram challenge about Japan. How it went, my thoughts and what I learnt.

Join in with #Japanuary! Post a pic each day and share what you love about Japan. A Japan-themed Instagram…

Stunning view of Osaka at night: endless skyscrapers in every direction!

Perfect half day trip from Osaka to get away from the city and experience the Japanese countryside.

Anime shops in Den Den Town, video tour and how it compares to Akihabara.

Exploring Amemura, an alternative area in Osaka with vintage clothing stores and a retro pinball arcade!

Video from Sakurajima, an active volcano in Kyushu, Japan! Perfect day trip from Fukuoka.

Pattern inspired by Japanese inari shrines, with kitsune fox statues and red tori gates.

Day trip from Fukuoka to Dazaifu and Yanagawa, exploring Japanese shrines and a relaxing punting boat trip.

Trying out Akiba Catcher, a website where you can play real Japanese UFO catchers online.

Things to do at the seaside in Fukuoka, at Momochi Seaside Park & Uminonakamichi, with links to maps &…

My ultimate list of vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo! Actually, this is a list of vegetarian-friendly restaurants that also serve...

Round-up video of funny and strange gachapon capsule toys from Japan.

Tips and advice for booking your hotel in Tokyo – where to stay, types of hotels, how expensive it…

Round-up video of amazing Japanese gachapon!

My Japan haul videos: Japanese sweets, games, CDs, anime figures & Harajuku fashion.

Exploring the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. Is it like the real Japan?