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Island Hopping in Hiroshima
“Hiroshima” is usually just thought of as its central Hiroshima City. But in fact, it’s an entire prefecture, filled with a whole bunch of towns, cities, and different islands. In this article and video for Japan Guide, I visited two islands and two towns in the prefecture, exploring the food, culture, and nature of the…
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Exploring Obama Port Town and its Mackerel Road
The Saba Kaido was once an important network of trails for transporting goods to the capital of Kyoto, and its name literally means “Mackerel Road”. This is because Wakasa Bay, that the trails connected to, was well known for its mackerel (saba in Japanese), which would often be salted for preservation and carried across the…
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Food and Culture in Hiroshima
I love food, and I love travel. If I can combine the two, you can consider me satisfied! In this article I explore the iconic dish of Hiroshima, which is Hiroshima Okonomiyaki, a type of savory pancake with different fillings, including noodles. In my quest for food I also visited the staple sightseeing spots of…
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Getting More Out of Fukuoka’s Food Culture
In this two-day trip to Fukuoka, I headed a bit further out than usual! Although there are some great food and cultural experiences in the city centre, heading a bit further out means you can explore a different side of Fukuoka culture. Have a look at my trip exploring the food, tea, and sake culture…
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Exploring Two Historic Towns near Tokyo
Despite being so close to Tokyo, Saitama is a prefecture often overlooked by tourists. On this two-day trip I visited two of Saitama’s lesser-known towns, Ogawa and Gyoda. Both have a rich cultural background, and while Ogawa is known for its paper-making, Gyoda is more known for its tabi (traditional sock) making, which have both…
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A Bespoke Kyoto Experience – In the Private Luxury of Hachikan Ohara
Kyoto is a much sought-after sightseeing destination, but with that popularity means more and more generic, crowded hotels in the city centre. Hachikan Ohara is outside of the centre, in the tranquility of Ohara. If you want top-class luxury services and authentic Kyoto experiences, take a look at Hachikan Ohara here… But know that the…
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Prepare for Bug Season in Japan: Bug Spray Recommendations!
If you have any thoughts of hiking in Japan, you’ll need to be prepared! If you don’t wear long sleeves, you’ll most certainly come back itchy. I went with Live Japan to a popular drug store in Shibuya to ask for their best recommendations to avoid those little suckers! https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-shibuya/article-a0005530/
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How to Spend a Day in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is one of Japan’s beautiful southern prefectures, with a different culture and lifestyle all of its own. It’s the birthplace of the famous Hakata ramen, and has a mix of traditional sightseeing spots and modern areas for shopping. This Fukuoka one-day itinerary is based on a recent trip I did myself. I only had…
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In Japan’s flyover country, 72 hours of hidden gems
Okayama and Tottori don’t often find themselves on the must-visit lists of aspiring tourists, but that’s exactly why you should visit – they are devoid of the insane crowds that clog the streets of the more sought-after Kyoto and Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/08/23/travel/okayama-tottori-marriott-hotel/
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The Ordinary and Extraordinary of My Travel Writing Life
As a Japan-based travel writer, I get to visit all sorts of areas of Japan that I would have no real reason or time to visit if I were doing a regular office job. On the other hand, when I’m writing about all that or doing research, I can end up sitting at my desk…
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Cassandra Lord - Japan Content Creator 