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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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Osaka to Beppu: Luxury Ferry to a Land of Steam
The smoke rising from the hot springs of Beppu is an iconic Japanese scene. But despite its fame, can be a little difficult to get to, as you’d probably end up wasting most of a day on transport or getting a bad night’s sleep on an overnight bus. In this article, instead I rode the…
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Okayama: The Land of Canals, Gardens and Momotaro the Peach Boy
The home of stunning canals, one of the country’s top three landscape gardens, and the origin of Japan’s most well-known folktale, it’s genuinely surprising that Okayama Prefecture is not more visited among tourists. In this Japan Guide article, I explore Kurashiki, the Kibiji District, and Korakuen. Those names won’t mean much to you right now,…
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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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48 Hours Trekking and Cycling in Toyama: Summer Edition
Toyama is a beautiful area surrounded by luscious nature and impressive mountains. But this time, instead of skiing down the slopes and visiting the snow wall, I went during the summer green season for a break from the heat in the city centre. In this article with Visit Toyama, I’ll share my two-day trip itinerary…
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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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